2011 Map of Stepstone Creek

About this map

Stepstone Creek and the Nespelem River carve through this Okanogan County landscape, forming a network of high-country drainage systems within the Colville Indian Reservation. The map reveals a remote geography defined by its water resources, with Gold Lake situated in the northern reaches and the twin basins of Owhi Lake and Little Owhi Lake appearing in the southeast. A system of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) routes, such as Bia 116 RD and Gold Lake Rd, provide the primary access through the creek valleys and upland areas. Smaller tributaries including North Star Creek, Kinkaid Creek, and Parmenter Creek feed the larger river system, illustrating the intricate hydrology of this part of Washington during the early 21st century.