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1964 Map of Cliff Ridge

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cliff Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding Colville National Forest dominate this mid-century landscape in Stevens County. The area is defined by its complex hydrology and managed wilderness, where the Little Pend Oreille River and its forks wind through high-elevation terrain punctuated by Starvation Flat and Cliff Ridge. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts like the Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and the Narcisse Sch, reflecting a sparse settlement pattern tied to conservation and early industry.

Resource extraction and backcountry navigation are evident throughout the quadrangle. Collectors and historians can find the Perry Mine, several unidentified mines, and a quarry located near the southern reaches. The map identifies the former location of Bingville, while a network of trails and jeep trails provides access to prominent peaks such as McDonald Mtn and Brewer Mtn. Several named lakes, including Starvation Lake and Bayley Lake, offer a detailed look at the drainage basins before later 20th-century developments.