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1992 Map of Chewelah

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Chewelah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The mountain slopes of Colville National Forest dominate the landscape surrounding the established town of Chewelah in this early 1990s revision. The area's industrial legacy is etched into the terrain of Eagle Mtn and Quartzite Mtn, where a dense concentration of mining operations including the United Copper No 1 Mine, Copper King No 1 Mine, and Security Copper Mine are located. These sites, along with several Quarries, speak to the region's rich mineral history between the high ridges of Jay Ridge and the Lost Valley.

Infrastructure is well-defined, following the natural corridor of the Colville River and Chewelah Creek. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as a primary transport artery through the valley, complemented by specialized routes like the Highline Grade and Lambert Grade. Local aviation is represented by both the Chewelah Airfield and the Sand Canyon Airport, while the presence of the Golf Course and Rodeo Grounds indicates the community's established recreational life.