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1968 Map of Cusick

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cusick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Pend Oreille River dominates this mid-century landscape, flowing northward past the riverfront towns of Cusick and Usk. This area reflects a complex intersection of land use, where the Kalispel Indian Reservation meets the eastern edge of the Kaniksu National Forest. The local economy and infrastructure are evidenced by the County Fairground, a Gaging Station on the river, and the Indian Community Hall near the riverbank.

Hydrology plays a central role in the geography here, with the sprawling Calispell Lake and its associated Calispell Creek defining the western lowlands. Transportation through the wooded terrain relies on a network of rugged paths and roads, including the Siphon Jeep Trail, Le Clerc Road, and the curiously named Flowery Trail. These features, alongside several Gravel Pit sites, illustrate the rural development and natural resource management in Pend Oreille County during this era.