2023 Map of Buckhorn Mountain OE N

About this map

The Kettle River defines the drainage of this Okanogan County landscape, winding through the northern and central portions of the map. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of tributaries including Nicholson Creek and Bubar Creek, which flow south and east toward the river's main channel. In the southern half of the sheet, the hydrology shifts as Myers Creek and March Creek collect the runoff of the high country, illustrating the complex watershed divide near the Canadian border. The distribution of these watercourses suggests a rugged mountain topography where stream beds provide the primary landmarks for navigation and land division. Unlike more developed regions, this area remains focused on its natural waterways, including smaller flows like Portmann Creek and Cedro Creek, which highlight the intricate drainage patterns of the northern Cascades foothills.