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2011 Map of Sanders

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sanders
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The unincorporated community of Sanders serves as the focal point for this Benewah County landscape, where the northern Idaho panhandle transitions between agricultural creek bottoms and higher timbered elevations. Family and local history are anchored by the Mountain View Cemetery and Sanders Cemetery, both situated near the confluence of Hangman Creek and its many tributaries. The terrain is defined by prominent high points such as Nehchen Bluff, Holaki Knob, and Prospect Peak, which overlook a complex drainage network including Indian Creek and Mineral Creek.

A network of forest and secondary roads, including Old Sanders Rd and Skyline Dr, provides access to the rugged interior. The presence of Nat For Dev Rd 377 and other development routes highlights the area's ongoing importance for forest management and resource access within the Pacific Northwest's timber country. This survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where named landmarks like Crane Point and Marsh Hill divide the deep draws of Meadow Creek and Issick Creek.