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2017 Map of Knowlton Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Methow sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, serving as a gateway to the high-relief terrain of the Okanogan National Forest. The map reveals a complex network of forest development and county roads that navigate the steep elevations, including the prominent summit of Knowlton Knob and the northern slopes of Buckhorn Mtn. This area is defined by its seasonal water sources and drainage patterns, with Russian Spring, Kupper Spring, and Bock Spring providing vital points of reference in a territory where water is a defining resource for land management and local history.

Traditional land use is evident in the named hills and draws, such as Echo Hill and Watson Draw Rd, which highlight the intersection of geography and historical transit. The presence of several national forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 100 and Nat For Dev Rd 41, underscores the region's importance for timber and resource access within the Cascade foothills during the early 21st century.