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1963 Map of Washington Pass

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Washington Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Washington Pass serves as a central topographical anchor where the boundaries of Okanogan, Chelan, and Skagit counties meet. This high-altitude wilderness is defined by its dramatic peaks and technical climbing features, such as the Liberty Bell Mtn and the jagged Early Winters Spires. The landscape is carved by numerous drainages including Early Winters Creek and Swamp Creek, which flow from high glacial basins like those containing Nugget Lakes and Blue Lake.

Historically significant transit routes cross this terrain, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Early Winters Trail. These paths connect a series of high mountain gaps, including Rainy Pass, Granite Pass, and Methow Pass. The map captures the area within the overlapping jurisdictions of the Mt Baker, Okanogan, and Wenatchee National Forests, illustrating a remote intersection of conservation and recreation before modern infrastructure dominated the passes.