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2014 Map of Sanderson Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sanderson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through the plateau in this northern Washington landscape, forming the boundary between Okanogan and Douglas Counties. Along this stretch of the river, the water transitions through several named features including the Nespelem Rapids, Equilibrium Rapids, and Monaghan Rapids, with Buckley Bar providing a distinct landing along the eastern shore. The upland terrain is characterized by a series of high-altitude lakes and drainage systems, most notably Black Lake, Rock Lake, and Smith Lake which sit amidst a network of canyons and creeks.

The small settlement of Rex anchors the western side of the map, connected to the surrounding countryside by local routes such as Silbold Hill Rex Rd and 31 RD Ne. Inland, the geography is defined by deep incisions like Deep Canyon and Kaiser Canyon, where waters from School Cr and Moses Cr eventually make their way toward the river valley. This map highlights the relationship between the high plateau ranchlands and the massive river system that dictates the region's topography.