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1989 Map of Louie Creek

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Louie Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation encompasses this rugged drainage basin where the Sanpoil River flows southward through a deep mountain valley. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, with numerous named tributaries such as Bridge Creek, Louie Creek, and McAllister Creek carving into the surrounding slopes. This 1989 topographic study highlights the isolation and physical character of the terrain during the late twentieth century, showing a region largely shaped by the natural contours of the land rather than dense settlement.

Signs of human activity are concentrated along the river corridor and major creek beds. Small-scale resource extraction is evident through scattered labels for a Mine, Mine Shaft, and Gravel Pit. For those researching local burial sites or family history within the reservation, a Cem is located near the riverbank, providing a specific point of interest in an otherwise sparsely populated area. The presence of Cache Creek and Fortymile Creek further illustrates the complex network of seasonal and permanent watercourses that sustained the local environment.