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73-686: The Twisp River originates in the North Cascades portion of the Cascade Range . Flowing generally east, the Twisp River drains the mountains south of Washington Pass as well as the eastern slopes of Sawtooth Ridge, a major mountain range with some of Washington state's highest peaks (such as Star Peak and Mt Bigelow). The Twisp River flows into the Methow River at the town of Twisp, Washington . A Japanese incendiary balloon

146-400: A topographic prominence cutoff of 1,000 feet (300 m), in order to list only highly independent peaks.) The following peaks are notable for their topographic prominence : The following peaks are notable for their large, steep rise above local terrain. Peaks are listed in descending order by elevation. The North Cascades are known for having many extremely tall glacial-fed waterfalls;

219-462: A commuter bus to Everett Station that connects with the Sounder commuter train to Seattle. Skagit Regional Airport , 5 mi (8.0 km) northwest, fills much of the area's general aviation needs. It has service on two cargo airlines. The closest commercial airport with scheduled passenger service is Bellingham International Airport , 25 miles (40 km) north. The City of Mount Vernon

292-410: A diversity of plant species. It contains more than 1630 vascular plant species There are eight distinct life zones that support thousands of plants separately and in their own way. Traveling west to east through the range, one would intersect a number of distinct ecoregions, first getting higher and colder, then getting warmer, yet drier. Each of these component ecoregions can be described by either

365-406: A handful of volunteers as opposed to the up to 12 hours and hundreds of volunteers required by the traditional sandbag wall. A permanent flood wall was completed in 2019. After adequate flood control is in place, a Citizens' Advisory Committee plans to enhance the city's use of the revetment , which is currently used mostly for parking and a seasonal farmer's market . Current plans call for

438-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.33. The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

511-422: A permanent building for several years. In November 1884, Mount Vernon's future was secured when it was chosen for the new Skagit County seat, taking the designation from La Conner . The Odd fellows building, built the following year, served the county's needs until a permanent building was built. Mount Vernon's growth was helped by its central location in reference to the mining, logging and farming communities of

584-648: A promenade with condos or mixed-use development facing the river. A two- or three-story parking garage is planned to replace the revetment parking lost due to development. During Thanksgiving 2017 the city, as well as Lyman and Hamilton, experienced flooding; and again on November 15, 2021. Mount Vernon's main transportation hub is Skagit Station , built in 2004, which is served by Amtrak and bus operators. Commuters and travelers can switch between modes of transportation in downtown Mount Vernon. The station offers stops for Skagit Transit buses, Greyhound bus, Amtrak Cascades rail and local taxis. Skagit Transit operates

657-528: A result, there is a great deal of winter snow and glaciation in the high North Cascades. The eastern slopes and mountain passes can receive significant snowfall. Cold Arctic air can flow south from British Columbia through the Okanogan River valley into the bowl-like basin east of the Cascades. Cold air damming causes this Arctic air to bank up along the eastern Cascade slopes, especially into

730-548: A route via the Coquihalla Pass for its southern mainline . South of the boundary, reconnaissance for possible railroad routes (none of which were viable north of the one eventually put in over Stevens Pass, at the southern edge of the North Cascades) and various mining rushes. Miners dominated the exploration and development of the range from the 1880s through the early 20th century. For example, mines around

803-474: A series of ancient faults , the most significant being the Straight Creek Fault, which runs north–south from north of Yale, British Columbia , through Hope , Marblemount, Washington , and down to Kachess Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. There is evidence of significant strike-slip movement on this fault in the past, with similar rocks on either side of the fault separated by dozens of miles. This

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876-494: A total City budget of $ 70 million. The directly elected mayor serves a four-year term, with the next election being set to occur on November 4, 2027. Six of the seven city council members are elected by the three wards of Mount Vernon for staggered four-year terms. The seventh council member is elected at-large every two years. Incumbent Mayor of Mount Vernon Peter Donovan started his first term on December 23, 2023, succeeding three-term mayor Jill Boudreau. Mount Vernon

949-427: A tree indicator species , or by a lack of trees: Western hemlock , silver fir , subalpine mountain hemlock , Alpine tundra , subalpine fir , and grand fir / Douglas-fir . The range also has a rich diversity of animals, including bald eagles , wolves , grizzly bears , mountain lions and black bears . The range is home to at least 75 species of mammals and 200 species of birds that either pass through or use

1022-524: Is a code city and uses a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor is the chief executive and administrative officer for the City of Mount Vernon and oversees and manages all operations including: Finance, City Attorney , Information Services, Human Resources , Development Services, Library , Public Works , Parks and Enrichment Services, Police, and Fire Department. This includes a City staff of 235 full time employees, 56 part time/seasonal employees, and

1095-653: Is geologically considered the "North Cascades" may variously be defined as being the southern limit of exposure of igneous and metamorphic terranes which is generally north of Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass itself, or Naches Pass at the White River Fault Zone. While alpine glaciers are a defining feature of the Cascade Range as a whole, this is especially true of the North Cascades. The stratovolcanoes (Mount Baker and Glacier Peak) are

1168-595: Is known for its annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival , which has Mount Vernon host a street fair in downtown once a year, with millions of tulips grown in the Skagit Valley every year. Between the 2000 and 2020 census , Mount Vernon grew by 34.3%, and is a prominent location in Northwestern Washington, connected to neighboring communities via Interstate 5 and Amtrak (with Skagit Station ). Jasper Gates and Joseph Dwelley first settled on

1241-687: Is known to Americans as the Canadian Cascades , a designation that also includes the mountains above the east bank of the Fraser Canyon as far north as the town of Lytton , at the confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers . They are predominantly non-volcanic, but include the stratovolcanoes Mount Baker , Glacier Peak and Coquihalla Mountain , which are part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc . The U.S. section of

1314-594: Is located 51 miles (82 km) south of the U.S.–Canada border and 60 miles [97 km] north of Seattle . The population was 35,219 at the 2020 census , making it the 35th most-populous city in Washington , with 62,966 people living in its urban area. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon- Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area , covering most of Skagit County. Mount Vernon and its surrounding areas

1387-528: Is often played prior to a show. In addition, the Skagit Symphony resides in the area. The city's public library was relocated to a new multi-use community center that opened in September 2024 at a cost of $ 56 million. The Mount Vernon Library Commons includes meeting spaces, a community center with a commercial kitchen, and a three-story parking garage with 275 stalls. The garage includes

1460-472: Is represented by Representative Rick Larsen (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state's 2nd district, and represented in Olympia by the 40th , 39th , and 10th districts. The median income for a household in the city was $ 53,496. Males had a median income of $ 33,724 versus $ 27,244 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,041. About 10.8% of families and 15.9% of

1533-595: Is thought to be related to northward tectonic movement of the West Coast relative to the rest of North America. Since about 35 million years ago, oceanic crust from the Pacific Ocean has been subducting under the continental margin , which has formed the current volcanoes as well as a number of igneous intrusions composed of diorite and gabbro . The current uplift of the Cascade Range began around 8 million years ago. Rocks similar to those in

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1606-678: The Columbia River . Geologically, the rocks of the North Cascades extend south beyond Stevens Pass and west into the San Juan Islands . The significance of the geologic transitions to the Okanagan Highland to the east and the Interior Plateau and Coast Mountains to the north are less agreed upon. The climate in the North Cascades varies considerably by location and elevation. The western slope of

1679-605: The Köppen climate classification , Mount Vernon falls within a cool dry-summer subtropical zone (Csb), with "cool"-summer Mediterranean characteristics. Other sources classify it as belonging in the marine west coast climate (Köppen Cfb ) zone, with cool, wet winters and warm, distinctly drier summers. Since this city was founded, the downtown area of Mount Vernon bordering the Skagit River has been plagued by flooding, especially during times of heavy rain. Historically, each time

1752-674: The Pacific Highway between Seattle and Bellingham in 1920 posed a great threat to the still incomplete interurban line. After a series of accidents and bridge wash outs , passenger service on the money-losing line was permanently suspended in June 1930. In 1969, Interstate 5 was built through downtown, severing it from most of the residential district and opening the farm lands north of the city to urban development, where many of Mount Vernon's downtown businesses moved. The Historic Lincoln Theatre on First Street in downtown Mount Vernon

1825-575: The Panic of 1893 . Following a large flood in 1894, the first dike was built along the Skagit River. Another great fire in 1900 wiped out all of Mount Vernon's original structures including English & Clothiers' store and the Ruby Hotel. Fire would destroy more downtown businesses in 1903. The city finally received a water system in 1902 after a failed attempt in 1894. The city again grew in

1898-533: The Skykomish River , Nason Creek, and the lower Wenatchee River . This roughly follows Beckey's geologic division in Cascade Alpine Guide and the definition used by Peakbagger.com. Sometimes the southern boundary is defined by Snoqualmie Pass and the approximate route of Interstate 90 . Sometimes the term "North Cascades" or "northern Cascades" is used for the entire range north of

1971-636: The Tulameen River and Copper Creek to the Similkameen River . On the west, the foothills of the range are separated by a narrow coastal plain from Puget Sound except along Chuckanut Drive between Bellingham and Mount Vernon , where they abut the Sound directly. The southern boundary of the North Cascades is less definite. For the purposes of this article, it will be taken as U.S. Highway 2 , running over Stevens Pass , or equivalently,

2044-593: The United States Forest Service from 1910 to 1940...." Fur traders entered the area in the first half of the 19th century, coming from Canada and from Astoria on the Columbia River . One of the earliest was Alexander Ross of the North West Company , who crossed the range in the summer of 1814, probably via Cascade Pass . The period of uncertainty surrounding the disputed Oregon Country gave way following partition along

2117-643: The diffuse knapweed ( Centaurea diffusa ) and reed canary grass ( Phalaris arundinacea ). On the United States side of the border, early inhabitants of the North Cascades included the Nooksack , Skagit , and Sauk-Suiattle tribes on the west, and the Okanagan people on the eastern side, with the Nlaka'pamux people of what is now Canada claiming hunting territory in the heart of the range, south across

2190-474: The "American Alps" by hikers, climbers and mountaineers because of the sea of steep, jagged peaks that span across the range. This range's rugged approaches and exceptional alpine terrain make it a premiere training ground for mountain climbers. Chief among the protected areas in Washington is North Cascades National Park , occupying much of the area between Mount Baker and the Cascade divide. Contiguous with

2263-493: The 1910s when it became the southern terminus for the Bellingham & Skagit Railway's interurban railroad line , which would carry passengers as well as freight between Bellingham and Mount Vernon as well as Burlington and Sedro-Woolley . The line opened on August 31, 1912, with passenger trips to Bellingham every two hours during the day and freight operating at night. Mount Vernon business owners soon began pressuring

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2336-591: The 49th Parallel to a period of tentative U.S. Army exploration in tandem with violent subjugation of Indian tribes on the American side of the frontier in the second half of the century. With the partition, the Hudson's Bay Company was forced to seek an alternative to its older Brigade Trail via the Okanogan River and the construction of a new route over the northern spine of the Canadian Cascades from

2409-762: The Chewack-Pasayten Fault. This fault separates the easternmost portion of the North Cascades, the Methow Terrane, from the Quesnellia Terrane, one of the Omineca and Intermontane Belts . The fault also separates the Methow River valley, part of the Methow Terrane, from the Okanagan Range , part of the Quesnellia Terrane. The Columbia River Basalt Group bounds the North Cascades to the southeast. The southern limit of what

2482-501: The North Cascades and the adjoining Skagit Range in British Columbia are most notable for their dramatic scenery and challenging mountaineering , both resulting from their steep, rugged topography . While most of the peaks are under 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in elevation , the low valleys provide great local relief, often over 6,000 feet (1,800 m). The summits of the rest of the Canadian Cascades are not glaciated in

2555-632: The North Cascades continue north to the vicinity of Mount Meager massif in the Coast Mountains , where they abut the Stikinia Terrane of the Omineca-Intermontane Province that dominates the Interior Plateau of British Columbia. This geologic similarity between the North Cascades and Coast Mountains results in a fairly arbitrary boundary between the two. In British Columbia, the western geologic boundary of

2628-492: The North Cascades for a breeding area. There are also 11 species of fish on the west side of the Cascades. Examples of amphibian species occurring in the North Cascades include the western toad ( Bufo boreas ) and the rough-skinned newt ( Taricha granulosa ). The biodiversity of the area is threatened by global climate change and invasive exotic plant species. These exotic plants thrive by utilizing manmade structures such as roads and trails. These invasive plants include

2701-524: The North Cascades is defined as the Fraser River as it follows the Straight Creek Fault, while in the United States the western boundary is defined by the Puget Lowlands in the west, although there are significant westward extensions of rocks similar in origin to those in the North Cascades found in the San Juan Islands . The eastern geologic boundary of the North Cascades may be marked by

2774-588: The Park are Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area . Designated wilderness areas in the range include: In British Columbia, protected areas include: Mount Vernon, Washington Mount Vernon is the county seat of and the most populous city in Skagit County , Washington , United States. A central location in the Skagit River Valley , the city

2847-602: The area of Spuzzum into the valley of the Coldwater River to connect fort Langley on the lower Fraser with its northern posts in New Caledonia . The route was impracticable and was soon abandoned, though more southerly routes through what is now Manning Park laid the foundations for later routes such as the Dewdney Trail and the modern Crowsnest Highway via Allison Pass , and was later similar to

2920-428: The average family size was 3.32. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 29.0% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males. Mount Vernon has the following Sister Cities , according to

2993-469: The banks of the Skagit River , where the city of Mount Vernon now lies, in 1870. Later on, Harrison Clothier came to the community in 1877 to teach school and join in business with a former student, E.G. English. They were later recognized as the city's founders and pioneer businessmen. A post office was established in November 1877 with Clothier appointed postmaster. The city was named after Mount Vernon ,

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3066-529: The boomtown of Monte Cristo , in the southwest portion of the North Cascades, produced "between $ 1 and $ 2.7 million in silver and gold". The Holden Mine , on the east side of the main divide, produced 106,000 tons of copper and 600,000 ounces of gold. Discovery of gold by American prospectors on the banks of the Thompson River at its confluence with the Nicoamen River , at the northern tip of

3139-816: The border into Washington. The tribes living and using the range on the Canadian side of the border are the Nlaka'pamux , Sto:lo and the Upper and Lower Similkameen subgroups of the Okanagan. A now-extinct group known as the Nicola Athapaskans also inhabited and hunted in the area now occupied by the Similkameen. Many current geographic names in the region are derived from native terms, either by transliteration or translation. Beckey notes that "Many names were derived from Chinook Jargon , mostly applied by

3212-581: The city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 26,232 people, 9,276 households, and 6,205 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,360.6 people per square mile (911.4 people/km ). There were 9,686 housing units at an average density of 871.6 units per square mile (336.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 75.44% White, 0.73% African American, 1.02% Native American, 2.58% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 17.13% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.12% of

3285-448: The city was 72.8% White , 1.0% African American , 1.6% Native American , 2.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 17.6% from other races , and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.7% of the population. There were 11,342 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had

3358-531: The city's riverfront eroded taking away Front Street and the west side of Main Street. The boost from the railroad's construction quickly replaced these buildings. 1891 also saw the construction of several large civic structures such as a large brick schoolhouse on the hill above the city as well as the Mount Vernon Opera House, designed by Peacock & Dalton. Growth slowed considerably after

3431-401: The community was stymied by a massive and ancient log jam in the river which prevented large ships from being able to port. Mail carriers instead had to paddle canoes down-stream to nearby Skagit City which enjoyed a brief period of prosperity thanks to this obstacle. The mining activity at nearby Ruby Creek spurred growth for a short time in 1880, gaining the city a new hotel, but little else

3504-466: The early 1860s and the creation of non-native towns (on top of much older native ones) at Boston Bar , Lytton and Hope , as well as Princeton. Early settlers also arrived in the foothills of the North Cascades in the latter half of the 19th century, and utilized the range in a limited way as a source of timber and grazing land. The range is so rugged that this exploitation was less dramatic than in other more gentle landscapes. Early recreational use of

3577-474: The eastern and central parts of the county as well as its access to Puget Sound. The only thing it was lacking was a railroad connection to the outside world, especially, Everett , Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. A committee was appointed in 1889 to negotiate with railroads on line placement. Their efforts paid off when the Great Northern Railway agreed to lay their line through the city. This

3650-590: The flank of the Fraser Canyon, notably that of the Anderson River . The Fraser River and the adjoining lowland on its south bank form the northern and northwestern boundary of the range. On the east, the Okanogan River and the Columbia River bound the range in the United States, while the northeastern boundary of the range departs the Thompson via the Nicoamen River and runs via Lawless Creek,

3723-461: The largest Mount Shuksan glaciers are forced through a narrow chute over a 2,183-foot (665 m) headwall at the head of Sulphide Valley . The bulk of the North Cascades consists of "deformed and metamorphosed , structurally complex pre- Tertiary rocks ". These originated in diverse locations around the globe: the area is built of several ("perhaps ten or more") different terranes of different ages and origins. These terranes are separated by

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3796-574: The largest municipally-owned electric vehicle charging station in the United States with 76 stalls and several charging lockers for electric bicycles . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.61 square miles (32.66 km ), of which, 12.30 square miles (31.86 km ) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.80 km ) is water. Like much of the Pacific Northwest, according to

3869-586: The lower passes, such as Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass . The milder, Pacific-influenced air moving east over the Cascades is often forced aloft by the cold air held in place in the passes due to cold air damming. As a result, the passes often receive more snow than higher areas in the Cascades. This effect makes the relatively low elevation ski resorts at Snoqualmie Pass (about 3,000 feet (910 m)) and Stevens Pass (about 4,000 feet (1,200 m)) possible. The following North Cascades peaks are notable for their height (absolute elevation): (The above table uses

3942-470: The most obviously glaciated peaks and have the largest glaciers, but many of the smaller, nonvolcanic peaks are glaciated as well. For example, the portion of the Cascades north of Snoqualmie Pass (roughly the North Cascades as defined in this article) These glaciers all retreated from 1900 to 1950. From 1950 to 1975 many but not all North Cascades glaciers advanced. Since 1975 retreat has become more rapid with all 107 glaciers monitored retreating by 1992. 2015

4015-419: The plantation estate and resting place of George Washington . The two men laid out the city's first plan while the area was still heavily timbered. Mount Vernon's first industry was logging; camps were set up to log the townsite. The community grew quickly following the loggers, and hotels and saloons opened up along the Skagit River next to English & Clothiers' store. While poised to grow, river access to

4088-439: The population were below the poverty line , including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 31,743 people, 11,342 households, and 7,443 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,580.7 inhabitants per square mile (996.4/km ). There were 12,058 housing units at an average density of 980.3 units per square mile (378.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of

4161-407: The population. There were 9,276 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and

4234-546: The railway company, since renamed the Pacific Northwest Traction Company, to extend the rails south to connect with the interurban line in Everett . Plagued by a weakening economy, the onset of America's entrance into World War I in 1917, and numerous infrastructure failures that led to line closures for months at a time, extension of the interurban was put off indefinitely. The completion of

4307-432: The range included expeditions by the local climbing clubs, The Mountaineers and The Mazamas . These groups did not fully explore the inner reaches of the range and ascend the most difficult peaks until the 1930s and 1940s. It was not until the 1970s, that most peaks were climbed in the most isolated areas, making it one of the last explored ranges in the contiguous United States. The North Cascades are often referred as

4380-407: The range is wet and cool, with 60 to 250 inches (1.5 to 6.4 m) of precipitation per year. This produces a temperate rain forest climate in the low valleys, which then grades into montane and alpine climates on mountain slopes and peaks. Summers are comparatively dry, with far less precipitation than in winter; sometimes the warmer eastern air and cooler western air meet at the Cascades during

4453-544: The range, helped trigger the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush of 1858-1860 which in turn prompted the declaration of the Colony of British Columbia to affirm British possession of territories north of the 49th Parallel. The Fraser rush led to exploration of the Cascades to the east of the canyon and in the valley of the Similkameen River , with minor rushes in the area of Princeton, British Columbia in 1859 through

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4526-505: The resulting glaciation , combine with the regional uplift to create a dramatic landscape in the western part of the range. Deep, U-shaped valleys carved by glaciers in Pleistocene time separate sharp ridges and peaks carved into steep shapes by more recent snow and ice. The eastern and northernmost parts of the range are much more plateau-like in character, though in the case of the northernmost areas graven by deep valleys along

4599-520: The same way and feature rock "horns" rising from plateau-like uplands, with the Manning Park and Cathedral Park areas known for their extensive alpine meadows , as is also the case with the eastern flank of the US portion of the range. Portions of the US side of the range are protected as part of North Cascades National Park . The large amount of precipitation , much of it in the form of snow , and

4672-441: The summer months, and form thunderstorms. Sometimes, the storms move downwind into lowland cities. The eastern slope lies in the rain shadow of the range, since prevailing winds and most moisture come from the west, and hence is significantly drier than the western side of the main divide, becoming semi-arid in the eastern lowlands. As with most mountainous areas, precipitation increases dramatically with increasing elevation. As

4745-529: The ten highest measured waterfalls are listed. Many tall waterfalls occur where meltwater from mountain glaciers drop down a headwall , which are common occurrences in the North Cascades. Many waterfalls, despite their great height, are non-notable as they are not clearly visible and often have low volume. Seahpo Peak Falls , despite its great height at nearly 2,200 feet (670 m), is an example of one of these waterfalls. A few notable exceptions do occur; Sulphide Creek Falls occurs where meltwaters from two of

4818-442: The water rose above a certain level, citizens had to work together to build a sandbag wall stretching six city blocks and as high as 5 feet (1.5 m). In the spring of 2007, the city council authorized the mayor to purchase a mobile flood wall from Norway-based company AquaFence , the first such flood wall sold in the United States. The flood wall is 4 feet (1.2 m) high and can be assembled in as little as three hours by

4891-500: The winter snowpack) form a large reservoir of water . As snow and ice melts in the summer, the resulting meltwater compensates for the seasonal decrease in precipitation. As glaciers retreat they will provide less summer runoff. The Cascades north of Snoqualmie Pass have 756 glaciers covering 103 square miles (270 km ) of terrain. For comparison, the entire contiguous United States has about 1,100 glaciers in total, covering 205 square miles (530 km ). The North Cascades has

4964-511: Was accomplished when the mines proved to be shallow. More logging operations were established but were not profitable due to the low price of logs at the time. By 1881, Mount Vernon's permanent population was a modest 75. Growth in the 1880s was steady. In 1882, the Odd Fellows Lodge was established, followed by the first newspaper in 1884, The Skagit News . The first church, Baptist , was also established in 1884 but would not build

5037-411: Was an especially damaging year for Cascadian Glaciers, an estimated mass loss of five to ten percent, the single greatest loss in over 50 years. There are approximately 700 glaciers in the range, though some have already disappeared. Since a brief advancing period in the 1950s, most of these glaciers have been retreating . This is a serious concern to water managers in the region, as the glaciers (and

5110-538: Was completed in 1891. The city was also in the process of convincing the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway to come to Mt. Vernon. This deal fell through after the railroad was acquired by Northern Pacific Railway who chose to lay tracks further east through Sedro-Woolley in 1896. The railroad's arrival caused great commotion in Mount Vernon, bringing hundreds of new businesses and residents. Mount Vernon

5183-424: Was officially incorporated on July 5, 1893. That same year, a large brick courthouse was built on Main street, which still stands today. Due to the area's stable economy, Mount Vernon never boomed in the 1890s like many other speculative settlements in the region, all vying for a railroad terminus. The city experienced its first of many fires in 1891 when several blocks along the waterfront were destroyed. The same year

5256-466: Was originally built in 1926 as a vaudeville and silent movie house. Through the early 1980s, the Lincoln was a movie theater showing first-run films and now hosts live theatrical performances and concerts while also showcasing classic, as well as contemporary, movies year-round. The Lincoln is one of only 98 theaters in the United States that still possesses its original Wurlitzer theatre organ , which

5329-576: Was reported on the Twisp River in 1945. (In order of Source to Mouth) North Cascades The North Cascades are a section of the Cascade Range of western North America . They span the border between the Canadian province of British Columbia and the U.S. state of Washington and are officially named in the U.S. and Canada as the Cascade Mountains . The portion in Canada

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