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1966 Map of Sloan Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sloan Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Mount Baker National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary defines the eastern edge of the survey. The terrain is marked by sharp topographic relief, centered on the towering summit of Sloan Peak and the nearby Bedal Peak. Drainage patterns are defined by the North Fork Sauk River and Sloan Creek, which collect waters from numerous alpine basins such as those holding Goat Lake and Cadet Lake.

Evidence of mid-century backcountry recreation and infrastructure is visible at the Sloan Creek Campground and the Lookout situated on a high ridge overlooking the Sauk valley. A network of pack trails, including the Trail (Pack) near the wilderness boundary, connects remote locations like Rainy Camp, reflecting the historical accessibility of these summits for forestry and mountain travel before modern road expansion.