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1973 Map of Chattaroy

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Chattaroy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Little Spokane River carves a deep valley through this portion of Spokane County, providing a corridor for the Burlington Northern railroad and defining the local geography. Small settlements like Milan and Chattaroy serve as the primary hubs, with their respective grounds at Milan Cem and Chattaroy Cem offering essential data for genealogists. The landscape is characterized by a mix of agricultural land and rising terrain, notably Milan Hill and the prominent Orchard Bluff to the south.

Emerging residential developments like Selkirk View Estates indicate mid-century growth near the riverside, while several small bodies of water such as Dead Mans Lake, Bailey Lake, and Bear Lake dot the western plateau. Educational landmarks, including Riverside H S and Ponderosa Jr H S, reflect the community's mid-century infrastructure. Numerous gravel and borrow pits are scattered throughout, suggesting a local economy tied to road building and material extraction during this era.