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1964 Map of Chewelah

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Chewelah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Chewelah serves as the industrial and transport hub of this Stevens County landscape, where the Great Northern railroad parallels the Colville River valley. The map reveals an intensive history of resource extraction, particularly concentrated on the eastern slopes toward Quartzite Mtn and Eagle Mtn. A remarkable density of lode mining operations is documented here, including the United Copper No 1 Mine, Copper King No 1 Mine, and the Chewelah Silver Mine.

Beyond the central town, smaller settlements like Fairview and Cozy Nook dot the terrain, while infrastructure such as the Chewelah Airfield and a Tramway suggest the logistical demands of the era. The mapping of cemeteries like Cem and Graves, along with specific landmarks like the High School and Hospital, provides essential detail for genealogists tracking family life in this mining and agricultural district during the mid-20th century.