1969 Map of Remmel Mtn.

About this map

Tungsten Mine sits tucked below Apex Mountain in this high-altitude landscape where the Okanogan National Forest meets the international boundary between the United States and Canada. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a backcountry defined by steep ridges and glacial basins, including the sharp profiles of Cathedral Peak and Remmel Mtn. The area is a primitive network of high passes and alpine waters, such as Upper Cathedral Lake and Cornwell Lake, serving as the headwaters for the Ashnola River and the Chewack River. The map meticulously tracks several pack trails that navigate the high country of the Pasayten Wilderness, connecting remote points like Andrew Pass and Crazy Man Pass. This documentation captures the wilderness before further modern infrastructure, focusing on the natural topography and the singular industrial presence of the wolframite workings near the British Columbia and Washington border.