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1968 Map of Bead Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bead Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines the character of this 1960s landscape, straddling the rugged border between Washington and Idaho. The terrain is shaped by the presence of Bead Lake and Marshall Lake, which serve as focal points for mid-century recreation, as evidenced by the designated Campgrounds along the shoreline. A notable scientific installation, the Newport Geophysical Observatory (USC&GS), sits in the southwest corner, highlighting the area's role in federal monitoring and research during this era.

The map reveals a network of primitive access routes, including the Ojibway Loop Road and various pack trails crossing through drainages like Bear Paw Creek and Mosquito Creek. These paths lead toward prominent high points such as Bead Lake Peak and through secluded areas like Snow Valley. The eastern edge is dominated by the Priest River and its West Branch, marking the transition into Bonner County and reflecting the traditional timber and river-based geography of the northern panhandle region.