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1953 Map of Wellpinit

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Wellpinit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Spokane Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century survey, centered on the settlement of Wellpinit. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of the Spokane River and Long Lake along the southern border, where the boundary between Stevens and Lincoln counties follows the water's edge. To the east, the Chamokane Prairie offers a flatter contrast to the complex topography of Rail Canyon, Cork Screw Canyon, and Devils Gap.

Cultural landmarks and infrastructure are concentrated near the northern watercourses and the Wellpinit area, including St Joseph Ch, a local Cem, and the State Fish Hatchery along Chamokane Creek. The presence of the Sherwood Lookout on a high ridge underscores the importance of fire observation across this timbered terrain. Smaller settlements like Little Falls sit perched near the river, while established routes such as Kelley Road and Wilkinson Road provide the primary connections through the upland plateaus.