1967 Map of Metaline

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The Pend Oreille River carves a deep valley through the northern reaches of the Colville National Forest in this late-1960s survey. The small community of Metaline serves as the focal point for the eastern riverbank, while the surrounding peaks, including Linton Mtn, Deer Mtn, and Cement Mtn, show the intensive industrial footprint of the era. This landscape is defined by its extraction history, featuring the Bella May Mine, Pocahontas, and the Wolf Mine, alongside several gravel pits and a quarry. Educational and civic infrastructure are represented by the Selkirk High Sch and a local Substation, while the Perkins Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for researchers. The presence of a Flume and an Aqueduct near the Smith Fork Flume Creek highlights the complex water management required for the region's mining and power operations during this period of mid-century development.