2011 Map of Bossburg

About this map

Bossburg sits along the shores of Franklin D Roosevelt Lake in this topographic study of the Upper Columbia River region. The landscape is defined by the legacy of resource extraction, clearly marked by the Young America Mine near the townsite and the Northwest Marble Mine further inland. The transition from the rugged slopes of Jumbo Mountain and Spion Kop to the water's edge illustrates the geographic challenges faced by early settlers and industrial operations in Stevens County. A network of rural routes including Hill Branch Rd, Behrens Rd, and McNitt Rd connect scattered water bodies like Ryan Lake and Buhrig Lake, reflecting the persistent small-scale development of the area. The presence of the North Gorge Campground and the flowing Kettle River at the western margin highlights the modern dual identity of the region as both a working landscape and a site for outdoor recreation.