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2020 Map of Armstrong Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Armstrong Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Nespelem Community occupies a prominent position on this high-desert plateau overlooking the Columbia River corridor. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, where high points like Mt Adams and Mineral Ridge look down upon the expansive Bissell Flat and the ancient river terrace of Nespelem Bar. This 2020 topographical survey documents the modern layout of the Colville Reservation, showing a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as Bia RD 1020 and Bia RD 110 that connect isolated water sources like Condon Spring and Omaha Lake.

The southern edge of the quadrangle follows the broad curve of Rufus Woods Lake, where the Nespelem River and Multnomah Falls meet the main waterway. Notable canyons including Hudnut Canyon and Panama Canyon score the terrain, illustrating the complex drainage systems that feed into the river basin. The map provides a detailed view of these natural landmarks alongside local points of interest like Hobo Hill and Hilo Hill, serving as an essential reference for understanding the geographic relationship between the residential community and the surrounding rangeland.