1989 Map of Cody Lake

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation defines the southeastern portion of this landscape in Ferry County, where the high-altitude terrain is carved by numerous watercourses. Centrally located, Cody Lake sits amidst a network of drainage systems including the headwaters of Lynx Creek and the southern reaches of Twentythree Mile Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated but geographically complex region, characterized by township boundaries such as T 33 N and T 32 N that intersect the reservation's northern edge. Further south, the path of Bridge Creek winds through the protected lands, illustrating the intricate hydrography of the Sanpoil River watershed. This survey, based on 1980s aerial photography, captures the area's transition into the late twentieth century, highlighting the permanence of tribal boundaries and the importance of localized water sources in this upland environment.