2017 Map of Blanchard

About this map

Blanchard sits at the base of the prominent Hoodoo Mtn, where the valley floor opens into a network of small settlements and rural infrastructure. This 2017 study illustrates the distribution of residential enclaves like Spirit Valley and Coleman along the southern corridor of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high, wooded elevations of Hoodoo Ridge and Mountain Meadow in the north to the hydrologic drainage of Blanchard Lake and Spirit Cr in the south. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Pine Grove Cem, while the rugged northern terrain remains largely defined by natural features like Fish Cr and Melder Draw. The map meticulously records the local road network, including family-named routes and utility corridors like the Rogstad Powerline Rd, reflecting the modern rural development of Bonner and Kootenai Counties.