2011 Map of Coolin

About this map

Coolin sits at the southern shore of Priest Lake, serving as a primary gateway to the high country of the Selkirk Mountains in this early 21st-century survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the lake's eastern shoreline, including Sherwood Beach and Plumbago Point, to the steep drainages of Soldier Creek and Lee Creek. This area illustrates a heavily managed forest and recreation landscape, where established recreational sites like Priest Lake State Park and the Chase Lake Access Area are linked by an extensive network of forestry and access roads. The geography of the eastern portion is dominated by notable heights such as Sundance Mountain and Coolin Mountain, with the hydrological system flowing through complex terrain into the North Fork East River and Middle Fork East River. Smaller interior water bodies like Chase Lake and Lee Lake are preserved amidst the timberlands, highlighting the region's character as a nexus for both industry and backcountry exploration.