1953 Map of Sultan

South of the river valley, the topography rises into timbered uplands marked by an extensive Old Railroad Grade, tracing a legacy of the region's logging history. These hills are dotted with uniquely named water bodies like Drunken Charlie Lake, Tomtit Lake, and Lake Elsie. The boundary between Snohomish Co and King Co cuts across the southern portion of the map, where remote routes like the Tolt Truck Trail and Truck Trail provide access to high-elevation lakes such as Cherry Lake and Lake Hannan.