NORTH CASCADES
History Basic Data
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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1. A Skokomish Camp by E. S. Curtis, 1912. Courtesy, Library of Congress.
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2. Shovelnose canoes, Coastal Indians. Photograph by E. S. Curtis, 1912.
Courtesy, Library of Congress.
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3. A Snohomish grave house photographed by E. S. Curtis. The Skagit
Indians used similar structures for their dead. Courtesy, Library of
Congress.
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4. International Boundary Commission camp at Sumas, painted by James W.
Alden, American Commision. Courtesy, National Archives (Record Group
76, No. 8)
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5. Chilliwack Lake, where the International Boundary Commission established
a depot 1859-60. The snow-capped peaks in the background probably lie within
today's national park. Painting by James W. Alden. American Commission.
Courtesy, National Archives (Record Group 76, No. 9)
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6. James W. Alden's water color of the "summit of the Cascade Mountains."
Although not yet identified this view is probably within today's park.
Courtesy, National Archives (Record Group 76, No. 10)
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7. A portion of Lt. H. H. Pierce's map of his trip of exploration across the
North Cascades, 1882. Both Pierce River and Synon's Fork are today called
Stehekin River. Backus Fork is now Bridge Creek. (click
on image for a PDF version)
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8. Mine tunnel at Doubtful Lake, the area of the first discovery of gold
in the Stehekin drainage. Photograph by Paul Sollie
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9. Value mine, North Fork of Cascade River. This is one of the few
active mines in the area. NPS Photo
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10. Old power plant for mines in the vicinity of Skagit Queen Creek. Photograph
by Allan May
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Last Updated: 11-Jun-2008
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