The Skagit Talc Mine: Rediscovering the Lost Mining History of the North Cascades

by Brice Maryman

Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee

Associate Professor Gail Dubrow
Department of Urban Design and Planning
Adjunct, Department of Landscape Architecture
2003

The Skagit Talc Mine, located in North Cascades National Park, represents a significant link to the mining history of the Skagit River Valley. This thesis seeks to understand the historic context surrounding the mine and to assess the integrity and significance of the mine site as it exists today. The thesis also offers and evaluates three management options for the site before recommending a course of preservation that addresses management issues as they relate to visitor protection, cultural resources, natural resources, interpretation, education, recreation and data collection.