1969 Map of Bangs Mountain

About this map

Lake Roosevelt and the Columbia River dominate the eastern landscape of this Ferry County region, marking the edge of the Coulee Dam National Recreation Area. The topography rises sharply from the water's edge toward the summit of Bangs Mountain, a landscape carved by drainage systems like Sherman Creek and Martin Creek. High-elevation activity is evidenced by the presence of the Acme Mine and Alma Mine near the southern boundary, while early infrastructure is preserved in the form of the Flume Road and various jeep trails throughout the Colville National Forest. A small Cem (cemetery) and scattered homesteads like Mel and Foster reflect the sparse but enduring mountain settlements of the late 1960s. Waterfront landmarks such as Rickey Point and Sherman Creek Point provide specific shoreline reference points for the area's transition into a major recreational corridor.