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1983 Map of Coulee Dam

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Coulee Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Franklin D Roosevelt Lake dominates the northern landscape, a massive reservoir created by the construction of the iconic dam that defines this region. The map captures the complex interaction between the engineered water system and the native lands of the Colville Indian Reservation and Spokane Indian Reservation. To the south, the terrain shifts into the high prairie and coulee country of Lincoln County, where the Burlington Northern railroad links agricultural hubs like Wilbur, Creston, and Davenport.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is scattered across the plateau, from the Old Railroad Grade near Sherman to the Germania Consolidated Mine tucked into the northeastern mountains. The map also identifies dozens of small water bodies like Swanson Lakes and Coffeepot Lake, providing a detailed look at the seasonal hydrology and land use patterns before modern expansion further altered these rural communities.