2011 Map of Naneum Canyon

About this map

Naneum Canyon defines this high-elevation landscape in the eastern Cascades foothills during the early twenty-first century. The area is characterized by a complex network of drainages and upland plateaus, where Naneum Creek carves through the central basin. The drainage pattern is dense, including Schnebly Creek, Coleman Creek, and Boulder Creek, which feed into the larger canyon system. Human geography is represented primarily by isolated forest roads and named watering points like Leonard Spring and Gustafson Spring. These features, along with the broad expanses of Croker Flat and Walter Flat, suggest a terrain primarily utilized for timber management, livestock grazing, or seasonal recreation. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the primitive nature of the road network, including Dawson Canyon Rd and Charlton Rd, which navigate the deep ravines and basins.