1975 Map of Coeur D'Alene SE

About this map

Coeur D'Alene Lake dominates this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, showcasing the jagged shoreline and deep inlets of the Idaho panhandle. Prepared from aerial photography taken in August 1975, this map provides a detailed photographic view of the landscape rather than traditional topographic contours. In the northern reaches, Mica Bay carves deeply into the western shore, surrounded by a patchwork of timbered hills and small clearings that suggest the era's local land use and private holdings. On the opposite bank, Carlin Creek flows into the lake near an area of concentrated shoreline development. This specific survey was a collaborative effort between the Geological Survey, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Soil Conservation Service, reflecting the complex jurisdictional management of these northern waters and their surrounding natural resources.