2017 Map of Smith Falls

About this map

The Kootenai River winds through the Purcell Trench just south of the United States of America/Canada border, marking a landscape of significant elevation changes and hydroelectric potential. Within the Kaniksu National Forest, the terrain rises sharply from the river valley to prominent summits like Italian Peak and Eneas Peak. A network of backcountry routes, including the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail and the Canyon Creek NRT, traverses the high ground of Smith Ridge and Parker Ridge. Near the northern boundary, the namesake Smith Falls sits west of the Westside Rd, while the Eckhart International Airport provides a modern link to this remote stretch of Boundary Co. This 2017 survey details the complex drainages of Boundary Cr and Long Canyon Cr as they flow toward the main river channel.