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2020 Map of Nickel Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Nickel Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Riddle occupies the eastern edge of this landscape, situated near the banks of Cow Creek. The area is defined by sharp elevation changes and high ridges, notably Nickel Mtn and Mt Isaac, which loom over the lower plateaus of Jerry Flat and Baker Flat. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex network of resource-extraction infrastructure, including a web of forest access points like Nickel Mine Rd and numerous Logging Rd segments that penetrate the high country.

Water management and natural drainages are prominent, with Hiles Reservoir located south of the main settlement. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous creeks, including Thompson Cr, Salt Cr, and Catching Cr. Genealogists and local historians will find the Riddle Cem clearly marked on the northern outskirts of town, while the surrounding hills like Boomer Hill and Langell Ridge provide essential context for the traditional land use and geography of this part of Douglas County.