2017 Map of Ashnola Mountain OE N

About this map

The Canada/United States of America international border defines the southern edge of this map, which documents a remote section of the borderlands north of the Washington state line. This 2017 study illustrates the complex drainage networks and high-altitude topography of the Similkameen region just before it crosses into the United States. While the map is predominantly a study of natural hydrography and terrain, the distinct line of the international boundary serves as a primary reference point for researchers tracing the historical demarcation of the 49th parallel. The lack of modern road infrastructure and settlements depicted highlights the wilderness character of this specific quadrant of British Columbia during the early 21st century.