2017 Map of Nelson Peak

About this map

The Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the waters of Deer Lake and the Middle Fork Calispell Creek drain a high-relief terrain along the Stevens and Pend Oreille County line. This modern survey illustrates the vast overlapping administrative boundaries of the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest, showing a network of forest service roads including Natl Forest Develop Road 487 Rd and the Cottonwood Divide Rd that provide access to the high points of Nelson Peak and Benson Peak. The presence of numerous small water bodies such as Nelson Lake, Benson Lake, and Buzzard Lake, alongside distinct high-elevation openings like Betts Meadows, suggests a region managed for timber, wildlife habitat, and watershed protection. This 2017 edition provides the exact placement of local roads and property divisions within the Township and Range system.