1952 Map of Spirit

About this map

Mining operations and timber resources define this 1952 topographic study of the northeastern corner of Washington. The landscape is characterized by the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork as they meet near Spirit Grange and Spirit School. Economic activity is centered on the extraction of minerals and stone, evidenced by the cluster of sites near the International Boundary such as the Black Rock Mine, Last Chance Mine, and a Marble Quarry. To the south, the Goldfield Mill and Blue Ridge Mine sit along the slopes of Blue Ridge. This era shows a high concentration of named mountain peaks, including Stoddard Mountain and Green Mountain, alongside local landmarks like the Substation and Quinn Meadows, providing a clear record of the area's industrial and rural infrastructure within the Colville National Forest.