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1968 Map of Skookum Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Skookum Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Pend Oreille River flows along the western edge of this landscape, forming a natural boundary for the Kalispel Indian Reservation Bdy. Inland, the terrain is defined by the complex drainage of Skookum Creek, including its North Fork and South Fork, which carve through the high ridges of the Kaniksu National Forest. A rare piece of scientific infrastructure, the Newport Geophysical Observatory, is situated in the southeastern corner, reflecting the remote region's utility for sensitive measurements away from urban interference.

Local life centers around the Skookum Community Center near the river, while the surrounding hills like Skookum Peak and Cooks Mountain are dotted with natural features like Conklin Meadow and Cooks Lake. Economic activity is represented by the State Fish Hatchery and several Quarries, connected by a network of jeep trails and Le Clerc Road. Numerous water bodies such as Mystic Lake and Bead Lake suggest a landscape heavily utilized for conservation and seasonal recreation.