2020 Map of Nespelem

About this map

The town of Nespelem serves as a central hub in this Okanogan County landscape, where the Nespelem River and Little Nespelem River converge. For those tracing regional heritage, the presence of the Chief Joseph Cem and the Little Nespelem Cem provides significant genealogical reference points within the tribal lands. The terrain is defined by a series of plateaus and basins, most notably the broad Owhi Flat and the depressions holding Owhi Lake, Johnson Lake, and Cox Lake. A complex network of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, including Bia RD 1030 and Columbia River Rd, weaves through the canyons and along the creek beds of Smith Cr and Joe Moses Cr. This survey illustrates the modern layout of the community and its surrounding natural features, from the heights of Kroll Canyon to the riparian corridors that sustain the local environment.