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1989 Map of Stepstone Creek

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Stepstone Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Colville Indian Reservation encompasses nearly the entire landscape in this 1980s-era study, where the Nespelem River winds through a terrain defined by steep creek drainages and high ridges. The map captures the remote character of northeastern Washington, centered on the Stepstone Creek watershed as it flows toward the southern boundary. To the north, the settlement of Park City sits near the upper reaches of the river, while the eastern edge is dominated by the Broken Mountains.

Water sources are vital to this high-country topography, represented by Gold Lake in the north and the twin waters of Owhi Lake and Little Owhi Lake in the southeast corner. The network of seasonal and perennial streams including Strawberry Creek, North Star Creek, and Kinkaid Creek illustrates the complex drainage patterns required to navigate this portion of Okanogan County. This provisional survey provides a clear view of the roadless areas and natural landmarks within the reservation boundary before late-century developments.