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2014 Map of Knowlton Knob

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Knowlton Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Okanogan National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape, where the terrain is defined by prominent peaks and vital water sources. High points like Mt Leecher, Buckhorn Mtn, and the namesake Knowlton Knob overlook a network of seasonal drainages and springs. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this arid environment, showing Russian Spring, Arkansas Spring, and Kupper Spring tucked into the draws.

Industry and transport in the area center on timber and historical milling, most notably at Gambles Mill near the eastern boundary. A complex system of forest development and local roads, such as Bill Shaw Rd, Jason Lucas Rd, and Benson Creek Rd, provides access to these remote areas. The presence of Paradise Hill and named canyons like Bell Canyon Rd suggests a landscape shaped by both cattle ranching and forestry operations in the early 21st century.