Loading map...

1952 Map of Deep Lake

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Deep Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mining operations and remote forest camps define this pocket of the Colville National Forest during the mid-20th century. High elevations such as Sherlock Peak and Baldy Mountain overlook a landscape marked by early extractive industries, including the Thompson Iron Mine and the Maki Mine. These sites, along with various Prospect markings, suggest a period of active mineral exploration across the Stevens and Pend Oreille county line.

Lower elevations are characterized by small clearings and camps that supported forest management and local homesteading. Locations like Divine Place, Peterson Clearing, and Pfaff Clearing indicate a history of small-scale settlement within the timberlands. The hydrology of the area is anchored by Deep Lake and the drainage of Smackout Creek, which carves through the Smackout Valley. The presence of numerous Jeep Trails and Foot Trails throughout the terrain reflects the era's reliance on rugged access routes for both resource extraction and recreation.