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1968 Map of Camden

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Camden and the surrounding borderlands of Pend Oreille and Spokane counties are defined by the narrow passage of the Great Northern railroad through the Scotia Valley. This corridor, shared with the Little Spokane River, facilitated the development of small rail-side communities like Grahams and local landmarks such as the Grange Hall near the valley's western slopes. To the south, the boundary of Mt Spokane State Park marks a shift toward more protected, elevated terrain.

Water and topography dictated the settlement patterns seen here, from the northern shores of Diamond Lake to the secluded Lake of the Woods. Roadways often take the names of local settlers or destinations, including Frideger Road and Oregon Road. For genealogists, the Elk Cem No 2 remains a significant point of interest near the river's path, while the numerous gravel and borrow pits indicate the region's reliance on local materials for infrastructure development during this era.