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2002 Map of Slate Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Slate Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Slate Peak and the surrounding high country of the North Cascades are documented here at the turn of the 21st century. This area, shared between the Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and the Okanogan National Forest, highlights a landscape defined by its mining history and modern wilderness status. The presence of the Illinois Mine, Goat Mine, Whistler Mine, and Brown Bear Mine indicates a legacy of resource extraction that preceded the region's conservation.

Transit through these mountains is marked by the legendary Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds past Harts Pass Guard Station and through Glacier Pass. High-altitude water systems like Ninety-nine Basin feed into the Middle Fork Pasayten River and West Fork Methow River. This survey preserves the locations of backcountry outposts including Deer Park Camp, Layout Camp, and Horse Heaven Camp, which serve as key points for those tracing the development of forest management and recreation in this part of Washington.