2023 Map of Vulcan Mountain OE N

About this map

The northern reaches of Ferry County near the Canadian border are defined by a complex drainage network where Boundary Creek and its many tributaries carve through the landscape. This high-country drainage system is marked by watercourses bearing names of the mining era, such as Motherlode Creek, Greyhound Creek, Deadwood Creek, and Buckhorn Creek, which suggest the prospecting history of this corner of Washington. The convergence of numerous creeks, including Jolly Jack Creek and Norwegian Creek in the south, indicates a deeply dissected topography. These named water bodies are the primary landmarks in an area dominated by natural features, providing essential reference points for understanding the historical land use and mineral exploration patterns of the Vulcan Mountain region.