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2011 Map of Adams Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Adams Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations define the cultural landscape of this Stevens County region, where industrial names are scattered across the high terrain. The legacy of resource extraction is evident in the cluster of sites near Turk and the namesake Adams Mountain, including the Monitor Mine, Turk Mine, and Togo Mine. Further south, the map documents the Deer Trail Mine and Germania Mine, showing how deep-seated the mining economy was in this part of Washington.

The rugged drainage systems of Hunter Creek and its many forks define the northern territory, while the southern slopes descend toward Sand Creek and the South Fork Chamokane Creek. This network of waterways, combined with routes like the Springdale Hunters Rd and Cleveland Mine Rd, illustrates the complex logistical challenge of transporting ore from remote claims like the Cleveland Mine to processing centers.