2020 Map of Curlew

About this map

The Kettle River meanders through this rugged corridor of Ferry County, defining the valley that connects the settlements of Danville and Curlew. This mountainous terrain is anchored by Lafleur Mountain and Drummer Mtn, with a significant portion of the landscape managed as part of the Colville National Forest. The map documents a legacy of resource extraction, noting the Vulcan and Little Vulcan sites tucked into the western slopes. Transportation infrastructure is vital in this steep geography, highlighted by the Curlew Bridge and Kettle River Bridge, which provide essential crossings for the local road network. Numerous drainage systems like Goosmus Cr, Long Alec Cr, and Day Creek feed the main river, illustrating the complex hydrology that shaped the region's development during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.