2011 Map of Black Lake

About this map

The Coeur d'Alene River winds through a chain of lateral lakes, defining a landscape where water and low-lying flats dictate the patterns of human settlement. Small communities like Springston, Lacon, and Bell Canyon are situated near these water bodies, which include Black Lake, Thompson Lake, and Anderson Lake. The river's floodplain is punctuated by features with traditional names such as Ni'st'ek'we'st Flat and Sqwe'mu'lmkhw, indicating a long-standing cultural layer beneath the modern agricultural and recreational use of the land. Moving away from the river, the terrain rises sharply toward Lamb Peak and Indian Mountain. On the higher ground of Harrison Flats, a network of rural roads such as E Sunset Dr and S Gem Rd connect various homesteads, while landmarks like the Thompson Lake Dam highlight the management of this complex waterway system.