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1942 Map of Metaline

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Metaline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Metaline Falls and the surrounding mining districts define the character of this northern Panhandle landscape during the late 1930s. The map illustrates a region driven by lead and zinc extraction, prominently featuring the Bunker Hill Mines, Josephine Mine, and Oriole Mine. Connectivity is provided by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific RR and State Route 20, which follow the Pend Oreille River valley.

Beyond the industrial centers, the map documents remote settlements and outposts like Diamond City and Lost Creek Ranch, along with several lookout stations atop peaks such as Sullivan Mountain and Molybdenite Mountain. The hydrological detail is substantial, from the spectacular Pewee Falls near the Canadian border to the large expanse of Sullivan Lake, providing a clear view of the wilderness infrastructure within the Colville National Forest.