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2020 Map of Brief

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Brief
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Entiat River carves through the southwestern corner of this high-elevation landscape, where the Wenatchee National Forest encompasses nearly the entire territory. This 2020 survey documents the complex topography of the Chelan Mountains, a region defined by steep ridges and isolated water bodies. High-altitude landmarks like Jr Point and the Devils Backbone loom over the river valley, while smaller basins cradle Upper Pawn Lake and Lower Pawn Lake near the headwaters of Lake Creek.

The settlement of Brief sits along the river, providing a primary point of reference for the sparsely populated area. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, including Preston Cr with its notable Preston Falls, and N Fork Twentyfive Mile Cr to the east. Historically significant landmarks such as Chesapeake Saddle and East Point reflect the area's legacy of forest management and backcountry exploration.