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1953 Map of Bald Knob

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bald Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation dominates this 1950s terrain, revealing a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Nespelem River and the Sanpoil River. The map captures a transition between the Okanogan National Forest and the Colville National Forest, marked by prominent high points such as Bald Knob, Strawberry Mtn, and Central Peak.

Evidence of resource extraction and mountain travel is visible through features like the Bungalo Mine and several established paths, including the Dugout Trail and Lookout Trail. The concentration of water bodies in the southern portion, notably Owhi Lake and Little Owhi Lake, suggests a focus of activity near the reservation's interior. This survey provides a clear look at the hydraulic network of the region, from the West Fork of the Sanpoil to the numerous creeks like Nineteenmile Creek and Gold Creek that carve through the mountain passes.