1952 Map of Keller

About this map

Colville Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century topographic record, centered on the settlement of Keller along the Sanpoil River. The landscape is defined by the significant rise of Mount Tolman and Solome Mountain, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle show the impact of the Columbia River's impoundment with the presence of Franklin D Roosevelt Lake. This era of the reservation shows a distinct mineral-extraction footprint, including the Keno Mine, Shamrock Mine, and Pacific Mutual Mines. The mapping also documents a remote network of drainages such as Capoose Creek and Manila Creek, and the lower reaches of Watson Ridge. A Gaging Sta along the river and various gravel pits indicate the ongoing management of local resources and infrastructure following the creation of the Coulee Dam National Recreational Area.