2023 Map of Onion Creek

About this map

Onion Creek flows northward through a landscape of significant elevation changes in Stevens County, eventually reaching the Columbia River and Lake Roosevelt. The topography is dominated by prominent summits such as Black Hawk Mtn, Alice Mae Mtn, and Staghorn Mtn, which frame the deep drainage basins of the area. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area to local landmarks like Island Rock and the narrow passage at Little Dalles. The road network, including Van Stone Mine Rd and Bodie Mountain Rd, reveals how transport follows the natural contours of the canyons. The naming of features like White Horse Canyon and Widow Hawks Branch Rd suggests a history of localized settlement and family landholdings tied to these high-altitude drainages.