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1966 Map of White Chuck Mtn.

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of White Chuck Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by deep river valleys and high alpine peaks. The confluence of the White Chuck River and the Sauk Creek serves as a focal point for recreation and resource management, with the White Chuck Campgrounds and a Gaging Station situated along the riverbanks. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Mountain Loop Road, which provided access for both logging and backcountry exploration.

Evidence of mineral exploration is visible through a Prospect and Quarry located in the steep drainages. High-altitude landmarks like White Chuck Mtn and Rat Trap Pass delineate the drainage divides, while numerous alpine basins contain remote water bodies such as Peek-a-boo Lake and Thornton Lake. The map captures the balance between the emerging recreational value of the North Cascades and its active industrial history.