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1952 Map of Boundary

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Boundary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the Columbia River flows southward into Franklin D Roosevelt Lake. This mid-century survey captures the region's industrial and residential transition, showing the Great Northern railroad line hugging the riverbank alongside local landmarks like Stroh Spur and the Gaging Sta. The terrain is marked by steep elevation gains up Mitchell Mountain and Stone Mountain, contrasting with the more level Mitchell Flat and Becker Flat.

Resource extraction and early settlement history are evidenced by the Melrose Mine, Simons Mine, and the now-silent Lutjen Cabin (Aband). For those researching local families or vanished homesteads, the map identifies the Forest Home Cemetery and Deep Creek Sch, while agricultural and recreational sites like Lind Ranch and Holiday Camp illustrate the diverse land use in this northern Washington corridor.