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2023 Map of Nelson Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Nelson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Nelson Peak and Benson Peak dominate the high-altitude terrain along the boundary shared by the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest. This 2023 edition highlights a landscape managed for conservation and recreation, including the northern reach of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is marked by numerous glacial features and basins, home to high-country water bodies like Nelson Lake, Benson Lake, and the larger Deer Lake to the south.

Historically used for grazing and resource management, the area features open clearings such as Betts Meadows and Woodward Meadows tucked between the ridges. The intricate road network, including Cottonwood Creek Rd and Grouse Creek Rd, follows the natural drainage patterns established by Grouse Creek and Cottonwood Creek, illustrating how the topography of the Selkirk Mountains continues to dictate movement through this wilderness area.