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1952 Map of Deep Lake

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Deep Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Deep Lake serves as a primary landmark in this northern section of the Colville National Forest during the mid-century period. The landscape is heavily marked by small-scale mineral extraction, with numerous workings including the Thompson Iron Mine, Tyee Mine, and Bechtol Mine dotting the mountainous terrain. These sites, along with the Maki Mine and Farmer Mine, reflect an era of active prospecting and resource development in the hills above Smackout Valley.

Logistics and temporary settlements define the human presence here, evidenced by Smackout Camp, Speller Camp, and named clearings like Peterson Clearing and Patt Clearing. The map illustrates a network of primitive transportation, including a Jeep Trail and Pack Trail, connecting these remote outposts to the Huckleberry Lookout on Huckleberry Mountain. The boundary between Stevens County and Pend Oreille County cuts through the rugged ridges, marking a remote frontier where geography dictated the pace of movement and industry.