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2020 Map of Laurier

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Laurier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Laurier sits at the northern edge of this landscape, positioned where the Kettle River cuts through the international border. The terrain is defined by the high peaks of the Colville National Forest, including McKinley Mtn and First Thought Mtn, which overlook a network of alpine waters such as Pierre Lake, First Thought Lake, and Taylor Lake. This 2020 survey illustrates the remote industrial and recreational character of northern Ferry and Stevens counties, where the Churchill Mine and Goldstake represent the area's long-standing connection to mineral extraction.

Transportation through these high basins is marked by the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail and rugged routes like the First Thought Loop. Significant landmarks such as the Rock Cut Bridge and the narrow passage of Box Canyon emphasize the challenges of the geography, while the boundary between Ferry and Stevens counties bisects the mountain ridges and drainage basins of Sand Creek and Little Boulder Creek.