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1989 Map of Nespelem NE

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Nespelem NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation dominates this mountainous landscape in north-central Washington during the late 1980s. Straddling the boundary between Okanogan Co and Ferry Co, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses including the Little Nespelem River and Cache Creek. This provisional survey shows a wilderness largely focused on natural resources and high-altitude vantage points, evidenced by the Lookout Tower positioned on a prominent ridge and several Gravel Pits located near the river valley.

The transition from the river bottom to the high eastern peaks is traced by tributaries like Lime Creek and Empire Creek. The lack of significant residential development at this time highlights the area's use for resource management and traditional land use within the reservation boundaries. It is a detailed view of the high-country hydrology and infrastructure just before the turn of the millennium.