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2020 Map of Pass Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest converge in this high-altitude corner of the Selkirk Mountains. The landscape is defined by the Shedroof Divide, a prominent ridge line that separates drainage systems and dictates the path of the Nordman-Metaline route. Notable peaks like Hall Mountain, Grassy Top Mtn, and Round Top Mtn anchor the terrain, while the Pass Creek Pass provides a critical transition point between steep valleys.

Water plays a central role in the geography, with complex drainages such as Sullivan Cr and its tributaries, including Cascade Cr and Rainy Cr, cutting through deep features like Totem Gulch. The map captures the remote character of this region, where narrow creek beds like Last Chance Cabin Cr and Noisy Creek reveal the difficulty of early transit and the persistent isolation of the Washington-Idaho borderlands.