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1988 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colville National Forest dominates this northern Washington terrain, where the Sanpoil River carves a path through the western edge of the quadrangle. High elevations define the landscape, notably at the Quartz Mountain Lookout Tower and the sprawling summits of Thirteenmile Mountain and Bear Mountain. The area reflects a history of natural resource management and extraction, evidenced by a marked Mine near Prospect and several gravel pits scattered along the drainages.

Waterways like Ninemile Creek, Camel Creek, and O'Brien Creek feed into the river system, creating a network of canyons including Refrigerator Canyon. This 1980s-era survey documents the rugged geography of Ferry County, showing established trails and fire lookouts that served the forest service and local industry. Distinctive peaks such as Cougar Mountain and Barrett Butte provide essential landmarks for navigating this densely wooded territory.