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2017 Map of Cusick

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cusick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pend Oreille River bisects this landscape, creating a distinct boundary between the riverine lowlands and the protected timberlands of the Kaniksu National Forest. In the western valley, the expansive Calispell Lake and its surrounding wetlands are fed by a network of drainage including Calispell Creek, Winchester Cr, and Dorchester Cr. This area is characterized by its hydrological complexity, where numerous small waterways like Small Cr and Trimble Cr wind through the flatlands before reaching the main river channel.

Concentrated settlement is found at the river bends, specifically at Cusick and Usk, which serve as the primary hubs for the surrounding rural roads. Local gathering places such as Pow Wow Pk and the northern settlement of Calispell are connected by a grid of county highways and local lanes including Le Clerc Rd N and Flowery Trail Rd. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both the natural flow of the Pend Oreille and the legacy of the forest service and tribal lands.