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2020 Map of Thirteenmile Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Thirteenmile Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sanpoil River carves a path through the western edge of this territory, where the settlement of West Fork serves as a lone point of habitation amidst the expanse of the Colville National Forest. The landscape is defined by a rhythmic series of drainage systems, including Thirteenmile Cr, Seventeenmile Cr, and Nineteenmile Cr, which flow through deep valleys and timbered slopes. This modern survey illustrates the complex management of public and tribal lands, evidenced by the network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Bia Rd 1050 and Bia RD 98.

High-altitude recreation and conservation are central to the area's character, highlighted by the path of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail as it traverses the northern ridges. From the secluded waters of Crawfish Lake to the steep descent of Rattlesnake Gulch, the map documents a region where access is primarily provided by primitive tracks and forest roads, reflecting the enduring isolation of these northern mountains.