2020 Map of Cusick

About this map

The Pend Oreille River corridor anchors this portion of Pend Oreille County, where the riverside settlements of Cusick and Usk serve as local hubs for the surrounding timber and agricultural lands. To the west, the landscape is defined by the broad, marshy basin of Calispell Lake and its associated waterways, including Calispell Creek and Dorchester Cr. This low-lying drainage system contrasts sharply with the rising timberland of the Kaniksu National Forest that borders the valley. The map reveals a specialized local infrastructure of dikes and rural roads, such as Dike Rd and Cusick Meadow Rd, which navigate the seasonally wet terrain between the river and the mountains. Further north, the settlement of Calispell sits near the confluence of Small Creek and the main river valley, illustrating the historical reliance on these natural corridors for movement and settlement.