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2011 Map of Scotchman Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dry Canyon Lookout stands as a prominent point of interest on this high-elevation terrain in Pend Oreille County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water bodies and drainages, including Scotchman Lake, Little Anderson Lake, and Anderson Lake clustered in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Steep topographic variations are anchored by significant landmarks such as Molybdenite Mountain to the east and the long stretch of Dry Canyon Ridge to the west.

The Pend Oreille River cuts through the southwestern corner, providing a low-lying contrast to the surrounding peaks. Access to this wilderness area is traced via Sullivan Lake Rd and the winding Dry Canyon Rd. Numerous creeks, including White Man Creek and Tioga Creek, drain the slopes toward the West Branch LeClerc Creek, illustrating a complex watershed that has long shaped the region's geography and backcountry travel routes.