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1980 Map of Blue Goat Mtn

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Blue Goat Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Sinlahekin Wildlife Recreation Area dominates the central valley of this Okanogan County landscape, where the waters of Sinlahekin Creek feed into Blue Lake. The topography is defined by the steep rise of Blue Goat Mountain and the western slopes of Aeneas Mountain, creating a dramatic north-south corridor of riparian habitats and high-elevation peaks. The map details a transition from the rugged highlands of Twin Peaks and Bald Butte to the more developed recreation spots including a Boat Ramp and various smaller basins like Forde Lake and Reflection Pond.

Evidence of local land management and historic settlement is visible in the presence of the Beeman School in the southeastern quadrant and multiple Indian Allotment boundaries scattered across the valley floor. Water management is a central theme, with a network of drainages including Sarsapkin Creek, Douglas Creek, and Chilson Creek feeding the lower elevations, reflecting the critical role of these drainages in the region's ecology and history.