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2023 Map of Spirit

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Spirit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Spirit sits at the junction of several drainage systems in the northern reaches of Stevens County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding mountainous landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and peaks, including Blue Ridge and Lime Creek Mtn, while the Goldfield Mill south of Spirit indicates the area's industrial history. This landscape is a patchwork of public and private interests, with much of the eastern portion falling within the Colville National Forest.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with Deep Creek and its various tributaries like the North Fork Deep Creek and South Fork Deep Creek carving paths through the high country. Local roads like Aladdin Rd and Pick Rd provide access to higher elevations and family-named landmarks such as Koski Hill and Frederickson Hill. The proximity of Quinns Meadows and numerous creeks like Harrier Creek and Marietta Creek highlights the complex network of mountain meadows and streams that characterize this part of Washington.