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2017 Map of Bead Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bead Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines the character of this Idaho-Washington borderland, where the terrain is marked by prominent elevations and high-country waterways. Significant water bodies like Bead Lake and Marshall Lake are central features, surrounded by a complex network of forest development roads such as Nat For Dev Rd 3215 and Lucky Joe Rd. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both natural relief and administrative boundaries, specifically the dividing line between Pend Oreille County, Washington and Bonner County, Idaho.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated near the eastern edge at Snow Valley and the Valenov Ranch Airport. Notable geographic landmarks including Bead Lake Peak and the curious designation of Stone Johnny provide specific points of reference for those studying the regional topography. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with Lower W Br Priest River and various creeks like Mosquito Cr and Bear Paw Cr cutting through the forest.