1963 Map of Washington Pass

About this map

Mt Baker National Forest and Okanogan National Forest converge at the high crests shown in this 1963 field-checked survey. The landscape is defined by a series of high-altitude mountain passes, including Washington Pass, Rainy Pass, Granite Pass, and Cutthroat Pass, which serve as critical transit points across the complex drainage systems of Early Winters Creek and Bridge Creek. This era of mapping precedes the completion of the modern highway system through these mountains, emphasizing the primary role of foot travel along routes like the Cascade Crest Trail (Alternate) and the Early Winters Trail. Prominent peaks such as Liberty Bell Mtn, Golden Horn, and the dramatic Early Winters Spires stand as permanent landmarks along the county boundaries of Okanogan, Skagit, and Chelan. Hidden alpine waters like Cutthroat Lake and Upper Snowy Lake punctuate the high basins below The Needles.