2011 Map of Deep Lake

About this map

Deep Lake sits in the northern reaches of this Stevens County landscape, surrounded by a legacy of resource extraction evident in the numerous sites scattered across the terrain. Prospectors and geologists can trace a history of mineral interests through the Thompson Iron Mine, Bechtol Mine, and Tyee Mine near the lake, extending southeast to the Jim Creek Mine and Utacan Mine. The map reveals a network of high-elevation camps and clearings that characterize the regional land use, including Speller Camp and Smackout Camp. This terrain is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, rising from Smackout Valley and Paradise Valley toward prominent peaks such as Sherlock Peak, Baldy Mountain, and Huckleberry Mountain. A complex system of drainages, including the North Fork Deep Creek, Republican Creek, and several forks of Currant Creek, carves through the mountains, dictating the placement of forest roads like Republican Creek Rd and Smackout Creek Rd.