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2014 Map of Bead Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bead Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Kanisku National Forest dominates this section of the Selkirk Mountains, where the state line divides the landscape between Washington and Idaho. The terrain is defined by significant water bodies, including the elongated Bead Lake and the centrally located Marshall Lake, which drain through a network of creeks like Marshall Cr and Burnt Cr. This map captures a specialized landscape of government and private utility, featuring the Newport Geophysical Observatory situated near the western boundary and the Valenov Ranch Airport to the east.

Industrial and recreational access is highlighted by a complex system of forest development roads such as Nat For Dev Rd 1092 and Nat For Dev Rd 346. Local landmarks such as Stone Johnny Lookout and Bead Lake Peak provide high-elevation reference points for the remote area, while localized settlements like Snow Valley and the open flats of Daggett Meadow indicate small pockets of human presence amidst the dense forest and drainage basins.