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2017 Map of Fort Spokane

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fort Spokane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fort Spokane sits at the strategic confluence where the Spokane River Arm meets the Columbia River, now part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The landscape is dominated by the reservoir formed by Grand Coulee Dam, which submerged former riverbanks and created features like Abraham Cove. Notable geological landmarks rise above the water, including the prominent Castle Rock and Mitre Rock.

Settlement patterns in this part of Lincoln and Stevens counties are concentrated around the small community of Miles and the agricultural expanse of Enterprise Valley. The topography is defined by deep draws and canyons, such as Denison Canyon and Bockemuehl Canyon, which drain into the lake. Modern infrastructure like the Fort Spokane Bridge and a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as BIA Hwy 71, facilitate travel through this varied terrain of plateaus and water-filled valleys.