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1965 Map of Empey Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Empey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Spokane Indian Reservation Boundary defines the southern portion of this landscape, marking a significant cultural and administrative border within the forested terrain of Stevens County. The topography is dominated by the massive ridge of Huckleberry Mountain to the west and Empey Mountain and Cooney Mountain to the east. This 1965 field-checked survey illustrates a region shaped by natural drainage and resource extraction, with numerous small-scale industrial sites such as a Mine, Prospect, and Gravel Pit scattered among the peaks.

Water travels through a complex network of forks, including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork Chamokane Creek, which eventually converge into Chamokane Creek. The presence of the Old Deer Trail Road and various Jeep Trails indicates the limited but essential transit routes used for timber management and mining access during the mid-20th century. To the southeast, the terrain opens into the Camas Valley near Sorenson Canyon, offering a distinct contrast to the higher elevation peaks.