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2023 Map of Nighthawk

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Nighthawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Nighthawk and Chopaka sit in a high-elevation landscape characterized by dramatic vertical relief and a complex system of internal drainage. The Similkameen River cuts through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, while the interior is marked by the Chopaka Valley and a series of unique water bodies, including the mineral-rich Hot Lake and The Salt Lakes. This region, where the Sinlahekin Valley meets the Canadian border, shows a geography shaped by both water and height.

Elevations rise sharply to Chopaka Mtn and Ellemeham Mtn, connected by a network of local routes like Similkameen Rd and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trl. To the south, Palmer Lake serves as a major geographical anchor, receiving the waters of Palmer Creek and Chopaka Creek. This map documents a sparsely settled but topographically significant portion of the Okanogan highlands, preserving the names of remote passes like Olie Pass and flats such as Lenton Flat.