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1996 Map of Copeland

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Copeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this northern Idaho landscape, where the wide, winding channel of the Kootenai River snakes through a deep valley. The international boundary passes just north of Porthill, a small settlement situated near the foot of Stein Mtn. This area reflects a long history of resource extraction and mountain transit, evidenced by the Golden Scepter Mine in the north and the Montgomery Mine further south near the edge of the Kaniksu National Forest.

Family and local history is anchored by the Hundred-Foot Cemetery and the Copeland Cem near the town of Copeland. The lowlands along the river are marked by seasonal water features like Jerome Slough and Kerr Lake, alongside infrastructure such as a Pumping Station and Gaging Station. Moving away from the river, the V-5 Road provides access into the steep elevations of Hall Mtn, showcasing the transition from fertile valley bottom to industrial forest land.