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2011 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sanpoil River valley carves through the western edge of this landscape within the Colville National Forest. This terrain is characterized by high peaks and steep drainages, where the Quartz Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a prominent sentinel atop Quartz Mountain. The map reveals a network of forest service and local roads, such as Ninemile Rd and Thirteenmile Rd, that navigate the ridges between Bear Mountain and Thirteenmile Mountain.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with numerous tributaries like O'Brien Creek, Camel Creek, and Ninemile Creek feeding into the larger river system. Distinctive geological features like Eagle Rock and the narrow passage of Refrigerator Canyon indicate a complex wilderness environment. This survey provides a clear view of the backcountry infrastructure used for fire watch and forest management in Ferry County.