1964 Map of Calispell Peak

About this map

Calispell Peak dominates the high-altitude terrain of the Little Pend Oreille Range, marking the border between Stevens and Pend Oreille counties. This mid-1960s survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by federal forest management, divided between the Kaniksu National Forest and Colville National Forest. The map traces a complex network of resource-based landmarks, including the Merikay Mine and various named meadows such as Lenhart Meadows and Hartill Meadows, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing and early mountain settlement. Water systems define the drainage patterns, with the North Fork Chewelah Creek and Butte Creek carving through the basins. The presence of the Calispell Pk Rd and numerous forest boundaries highlights the transition into modern forestry and conservation practices in this part of Washington.