2017 Map of Welker Peak

About this map

Baker Lake dominates the central portion of this 2017 study, serving as a primary hydrologic feature within the Mount Baker National Forest. The map documents the boundary between Whatcom Co and Skagit Co, where the landscape transitions south toward Lake Shannon. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Welker Peak rising in the southeast and the Forest Divide in the northwest. This modern survey provides a clear view of the wilderness access infrastructure, tracing the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail as it winds through the mountains. Numerous glacial-fed tributaries like Sandy Creek and Sulphur Creek feed into the Baker River system, while remote water bodies such as Lilypad Lake are tucked into the high ridges. The network of Forest Service roads, including Baker Lake Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 1131 Rd, highlights the managed balance between recreation and conservation in this part of the Cascades.