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2011 Map of Sanderson Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Columbia River dominates the eastern edge of this Okanogan County landscape, where the high plateaus are carved by deep drainages like Deep Canyon and Kaiser Canyon. The settlement of Rex anchors a network of rural roads such as Siebold Hill Rex Rd and Pendell Rex Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and agricultural tracts. This 2011 survey captures a rural landscape still defined by its educational and water landmarks, including the Rock Lake School near Rock Lake and the Barry School further south.

Water distribution is critical in this dry environment, as evidenced by the series of small lakes and seasonal creeks. Black Lake and Smith Lake provide vital water points, while School Creek and Moses Creek flow toward the river valley. Landmarks like Buckley Bar in the Columbia and Bailey Basin illustrate the varied elevations and riverine features that have dictated land use and settlement patterns in this part of Washington for generations.