2023 Map of Deep Lake

About this map

Deep Lake sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of North Fork Deep Creek and Republican Creek drain through the Colville National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of distinct valleys and prominent summits, including the drainage of Smackout Valley and the sheltered Paradise Valley to the west. This area, straddling the boundary between Stevens and Pend Oreille counties, is characterized by its complex network of seasonal drainages such as Smackout Creek, Miller Creek, and Meadow Creek. Peaks like Sherlock Peak, Baldy Mtn, and Huckleberry Mtn provide significant landmarks for navigation through the dense forest. The road system, including Deep Lake North Shore Rd and Smackout Pass/1715, follows the natural contours of the mountain passes and meadow lands like Chandler Meadows, reflecting the long-standing forestry and transit routes through this section of northeastern Washington.