1950 Map of Nespelem

About this map

Nespelem and the surrounding Colville Indian Reservation define this mid-century landscape where the Nespelem River and Little Nespelem River converge. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Keller Butte to the deep incisions of Kroll Canyon and Kaiser Canyon. The Columbia River forms the southern boundary, its banks dotted with small settlements like Seatons Grove, Koontzville, and Elmer City, reflecting the local development following the era of major hydroelectric projects on the river.