1965 Map of Arden

About this map

The Colville Valley serves as a vital corridor for industry and transit in this 1960s study of Stevens County, Washington. The Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the Colville River and Highway 395, linking the small settlements of Arden and Orin. This low-lying agricultural and transport spine is flanked by the rising terrain of North Basin and Marble Mountain, where more isolated clusters like Reidel and Cole are found. Extraction and resource management are evident throughout the landscape, from the Ham Mine near Swiss Valley to numerous operations labeled as Quarry, Quarries, and Gravel Pit. The map also captures several small water bodies tucked into the eastern hills, including Blue Lake, Lenz Lake, and Erickson Lake, providing a detailed look at the rural drainage patterns of Stranger Creek and Haller Creek.