2017 Map of White Chuck Mountain

About this map

White Chuck Mountain dominates the high-elevation terrain of the Mount Baker National Forest in this 2017 survey of the North Cascades. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major glacial drainages, specifically where the White Chuck River meets the Sauk River. These watercourses served as primary corridors for early mountain travel, now paralleled by the modern Mountain Loop Hwy. Higher elevations reveal a network of isolated alpine water bodies including Thornton Lake, Peek-a-boo Lake, and Lake Metam. Significant mountain crossings such as Rat Trap Pass and Stujack Pass indicate the historical routes through the Cascades. The map details an extensive system of forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 23, providing insight into the 21st-century management and access of these timbered highlands.