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2020 Map of Black Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Black Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Coeur D'Alene National Forest blankets the northern reaches of this Idaho landscape, where the Coeur d'Alene River feeds an intricate system of lateral lakes. The settlement of Springston sits along the northern banks, positioned near the Trail of the Coeur d' Alene's, which traces the historical rail corridor through the valley. This riverine network includes Thompson Lake, Blue Lake, and Anderson Lake, all linked by the shifting hydrology of the main channel.

Further south, the terrain rises toward Lamb Peak and Indian Mtn, framing the deep waters of Black Lake and the marshy expanses of Ni'st'ek'we'st Flat. The map documents the boundary between Benewah and Kootenai counties, highlighting the rural character of Harrison Flats. This area serves as a primary drainage for Lamb Cr as it flows toward the eastern shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, including the sheltered waters of Shingle Bay and O'Gara Bay.