1965 Map of Addy

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Colville Valley forms a prominent agricultural and industrial corridor through Stevens County in the mid-1960s, anchored by the settlement of Addy. The landscape is a study in resource extraction and infrastructure, where the Great Northern railroad parallels the Colville River, supporting local industry via the Addy Substation and various riverside operations. The surrounding terrain rises sharply into the Iron Mountains and Gold Hill, territory largely contained within the Colville National Forest. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail regarding early mining and quarrying efforts, with numerous prospects and established sites like the Liberty Mine, Alice Mine, and Checops Mine dotting the foothills. Water sources including Stranger Creek, Blue Creek, and several springs suggest a reliance on the valley's natural drainage for both irrigation and the small settlements of the era.