The Spokane River carves a deep valley through this portion of eastern Washington, forming the boundary between Stevens and Lincoln counties. Much of this riparian corridor is protected as the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, where the rugged terrain transitions from the heights of Sherwood Mtn and Bald Ridge down to the water's edge. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Tamarack Canyon, Smeltzer Canyon, and the winding Spring Creek Canyon to the southeast. Local infrastructure is primarily rural, with routes like Little Falls Rd and Raymond Cutoff Rd connecting the scattered homesteads and high-country landmarks. Significant water features like Mathews Lake and Little Chamokane Cr provide critical drainage for the surrounding plateau before joining the primary river system.
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1944 · Wellpinit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Reardan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Reardan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Wellpinit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Spokane
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Spokane
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Ritzville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000