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2020 Map of Noxon Rapids Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Noxon Rapids Dam anchors the Clark Fork waterway in Sanders County, creating the expansive Noxon Reservoir that dominates the central valley. This 2020 survey illustrates the complex geography of the Kaniksu National Forest, where the small settlement of Tuscor sits at the base of Tuscor Hill near the reservoir's edge. The terrain transitions sharply from the water's edge to the high peaks of Green Mtn and the long spine of Goat Ridge to the east.

Transportation and recreation patterns are deeply etched into the landscape, visible through the Marten Creek Snowmobile Route (Snow) and numerous forest service roads like Stevens Creek Rd. Significant water bodies like Wanless Lake and Marten Creek Bay suggest a landscape used for both industrial power generation and backcountry access. The map captures the interface between the hydroelectric infrastructure of the Avista Power Rd and the drainage networks of Swamp Cr and Rock Cr.