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1952 Map of Alameda Flat

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Alameda Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through this landscape, marking the significant Colville Indian Reservation Boundary as it flows past Alameda Flat. The terrain is characterized by steep canyons and ridges, including Mineral Ridge and Squaw Mtn, which overlook a series of mining operations such as the Apache Mine, Sailor Boy Mine, and Nespelem Con Mine.

Evidence of shifting rural populations is visible in the abandoned educational facilities scattered across the quadrangle, including the Rex School (Abandoned), Rock Lake Sch (Aban'd), and Barry Sch (Aban'd). While the river provides a natural corridor, the presence of Nespelem Rapids and Monaghan Rapids indicates the challenges of the waterway before modern alterations. Local community life is anchored at the Rex Grange Hall and the small settlement of Alameda, while the Del Rio Cemetery stands as a quiet record of early residents near Rattlesnake Lake.