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1961 Map of Athol

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Athol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Pend Oreille Lake and its intricate shoreline at Scenic Bay anchor the northeastern portion of this study, where the Naval Reservation and Farragut Wildlife Management Area sit at the transition from water to wood. To the west, the settlements of Athol and Bayview are linked by the Northern Pacific Railroad Grade, reflecting the early transport corridor that served the timber and mining interests of northern Idaho. Local history is etched into the landscape at Mountain View Cem and the small Cedar Mtn Sch located near Belmont.

The southern half of the map is dominated by the mountainous terrain of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, where high ridges like Chilco Mtn and Hollister Mtn rise above Hayden Lake. For genealogists and researchers, the map identifies specific operations such as the Shamrock Mine, Dandy Mine, and Burnt Cabin Mine, which tell the story of the region's extractive past. Distinctive landmarks like The Old Maids Clearing and Bunco Corners provide localized points of reference within this densely forested landscape.