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2017 Map of Nespelem

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nespelem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nespelem and the adjacent Nespelem Community occupy the lower basin where Nespelem Creek meets the meandering Nespelem River. This 2017 survey details a landscape of significant cultural and hydrological importance, anchored by the Chief Joseph Cem. The terrain rises from the Columbia River at the southwestern corner toward high plateau features like Owhi Flat and the waters of Owhi Lake in the northeast.

A complex network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia RD 1030 and Bia RD 65, connects the dispersed settlements and water bodies throughout this Okanogan County region. The map highlights the drainage patterns of numerous local streams, including Little Nespelem River, Smith Cr, and Pouheen Cr, as they carve through the varied topography. This contemporary view provides a baseline for understanding modern land use and tribal community infrastructure in the vicinity of Kroll Canyon.