1988 Map of Bailey Creek

About this map

Okanogan National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-elevation landscape in the late 1980s, where the West Fork Sanpoil River carves through the central valley. This area of Washington is defined by a patchwork of land use, including an Indian Allotment and a small Landing Strip situated near Catherine Cecile Lake. Local topography is pronounced by features like Bailey Mountain and the deep cut of Devils Canyon. The map records a series of small, high-country lakes such as Round Lake and Ell Lake, each equipped with a Boat Ramp, suggesting a landscape utilized for both managed timber and seasonal recreation. Pockets of early settlement or family landmarks are visible in labels like Labelle and a small Cem located just north of the river, providing a record of rural life before further modernization.