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1948 Map of Sherman Peak

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sherman Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Colville National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Kettle River Range in the late 1940s. The landscape is defined by its series of high peaks and ridges, including the prominent Sherman Pk and the lookout at Copper Butte, providing a detailed look at the watershed before modern forest management changed the backcountry. This era is captured through the lens of remote outposts such as Snowshoe Camp and the Growden Guard Sta, which anchored the administrative and recreational life of the high country.

A network of drainage systems like Sherman Creek and its many forks flows through the steep terrain of Scalawag Ridge and Cedar Ridge. Notable landmarks like Hoodoo Canyon and the secluded Sherman Lake illustrate the area's geological character. This record captures the high-altitude pass at Sherman Pass and numerous family-named peaks such as Lambert Mtn and Mack Mtn, offering a foundational view of this corner of Ferry County.