1998 Map of Stimson Hill

About this map

The Stillaguamish River North Fork cuts through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a transition between the foothills and the river valley near the small settlement of Cicero. This late 20th-century survey illustrates a region defined by high peaks and timbered ridges, including Mount Cavanaugh and Frailey Mountain, which loom over the prominent Lake Cavanaugh. The presence of a Quarry and Borrow Pit in the northern uplands indicates the ongoing industrial utility of the terrain during this era. Along the boundary between Skagit and Snohomish counties, the terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Pilchuck Creek and Bear Creek. The map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure at the time, showing the scattered development at Crane and the winding network of unimproved roads and 4WD tracks that provided access to the high ground of Stimson Hill and Mount Washington.