1981 Map of Benewah Lake

About this map

Benewah Lake and its intricate connection to the St Joe River dominate this early 1980s landscape, illustrating the water-rich geography of the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. The map details the northern reaches of Heyburn State Park, where the river winds between Round Lake and Chatcolet Lake. Small riverside settlements like Silvertip Landing and Ramsdell are visible along the southern banks, while the terrain rises sharply to the south toward landmarks such as Negro Hill and Shay Hill. The distribution of Borrow Pits and a Gravel Pit near Hells Gulch suggests the ongoing maintenance of the St Maries River Road and local infrastructure. This survey captures a moment when the natural hydrology of the basin and the organized recreation of Idaho's first state park defined the region's character.