1992 Map of Belshazzar Mtn

About this map

Colville National Forest dominates this landscape along the international border in northern Stevens County, capturing the remote mountainous character of the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Belshazzar Mtn and Cougar Mtn, which frame deep drainage systems such as Pepoon Canyon and Big Sheep Creek. This geography influenced a scattered pattern of resource extraction and ranching, evidenced by the presence of Rose Ranch and several historical mineral claims including the Chief Joseph Mine, Abt Lincoln Mine, and Bullion Mine. Water sources are abundant across the ridges, with named features such as Zodiac Spring, Lead Pencil Spring, and Ansaldo Lake serving as critical landmarks for those navigating the high country. The map illustrates the intersection of federal forest management and private land use near the British Columbia Washington boundary line, where forest roads and trails provide the primary access to these isolated peaks.