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2011 Map of Metaline

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Metaline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pend Oreille River carves a deep valley through this northern Washington landscape, dominated by the utility and mining operations of the early 21st century. The settlement of Metaline sits on the river's western bank, serving as a hub for a region defined by its industrial history and hydroelectric power. Infrastructure like the Box Canyon Dam and Pend Oreille County Pud Dam demonstrate the river's harnessed energy, while the presence of the Oriole Mine and Bella May Mine on the slopes of Linton Mountain point to the area's enduring mineral extraction roots.

Away from the river, the terrain rises into high meadows and timbered ridges, including Thorson Meadow and Cameron Meadow. Genealogists and local historians will find the Perkins Cemetery and a local Cemetery near Metaline, offering a connection to the families who worked these mountains. Recreational sites such as Edgewater Campground provide a modern contrast to the older resource-driven landmarks found throughout the quadrangle.