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1992 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Sanpoil River valley defines the western edge of this landscape, where the river's winding path is flanked by Indian Allotment boundaries and scattered industrial activity. As part of the Colville National Forest, the terrain is marked by significant elevations including Thirteenmile Mountain and Quartz Mountain, the latter topped by a Lookout. Resource extraction is evident throughout the area, with a Mine and Prospect located near the river, while a Gravel Pit and Sandpit indicate local aggregate production.

Watercourses such as Ninemile Creek and Tenmile Creek drain the slopes of Bear Mountain and Cougar Mountain, creating a complex network of drainages. The map records a moment in the early 1990s when these forest lands were managed for both timber and mineral interests, featuring landmarks like Eagle Rock and the narrow passage of Refrigerator Canyon that suggest the varied topography of this Ferry County region.