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1992 Map of Copper Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Copper Butte and the surrounding peaks of the Kettle River Range dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Colville National Forest. The map documents a critical intersection of historical transport and modern forest management, where the Old Stage Rd follows the high ridges while the Republic Kettle Falls Rd provides lower-elevation passage. The network of unimproved 4-wheel drive roads and trails, such as those reaching Scar Mountain and Lambert Mtn, reflects the area's legacy of mining prospectors and timber access.

Water systems define the drainage patterns of the area, with Sherman Creek flowing through the southern portion and the North Fork Deadman Creek cutting through the center. The presence of the 9th Standard Parallel North and various benchmarks suggests the difficulty of surveying this complex terrain. Notable peaks like Wapalobsie Mtn and Midnight Mtn provide fixed points for understanding the topographical layout of Ferry County during the early 1990s.