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2020 Map of Turtle Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Spokane Mtn and Bear Mtn anchor this high-relief landscape in Stevens County, where the topography is shaped by narrow creek valleys and prominent ridges. The presence of Germania Mine Rd and Tungsten Mine Rd in the northwestern quadrant points to the area's legacy of hard-rock extraction, specifically tungsten and related minerals which historically fueled the local mountain economy.

Drainage systems like Oyachen Cr and Blue Cr carve through the terrain, leading toward Turtle Lake in the central portion of the map. The road network is heavily influenced by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, featuring numerous routes such as BIA Hwy 42 and BIA Hwy 41 that connect the isolated peaks and ridges. In the southern reaches, the Elijah-Wellpinit Mountain Rd traverses the slopes near Wellpinit Mtn, illustrating the rugged transportation patterns necessary to navigate this part of Washington.