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1963 Map of Slate Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Slate Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Barron and its nearby Ruins sit at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, representing the mining legacy of the Cascade Range. Captured in the early 1960s, the map documents a terrain defined by mineral extraction and early wilderness recreation, where the Goat Mine, Whistler Mine, and Brown Bear Mine are scattered across steep slopes. The Cascade Crest Trail winds through the center of the sheet, connecting major topographic markers like Tatie Peak and Glacier Pass.

The area is divided by the National Forest Boundary, separating Mt Baker National Forest from Okanogan National Forest. Primitive campsites such as Deer Park Camp and Horse Heaven Camp highlight the mid-century transition toward forest management and outdoor tourism. The drainage patterns of the Methow River and Middle Fork Pasayten River dictate the movement of both water and early trails through this high-elevation environment.