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1989 Map of Cody Butte

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Cody Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation dominates this 1980s landscape in Ferry County, where the topography is defined by high ridges and a complex network of waterways. High points like Cody Butte are central landmarks, featuring the Lookout Tower Cody Butte as a primary observational post for the surrounding territory. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with the Sanpoil River flowing through the western portion of the quadrangle while numerous named tributaries like Twentythree Mile Creek, North Nanamkin Creek, and Thirtymile Creek carve out deep valleys.

Evidence of the local geography's character is visible in descriptive place names such as Devils Elbow along the creek beds. The map illustrates a transitional period of mapping, utilizing 1983 aerial photography and 1985 field checks to document the unimproved roads and trails that traverse the reservation. This record provides a detailed view of the natural water distribution and high-elevation landmarks before later modernization.