1978 Map of Deer Lake

About this map

Deer Lake and Loon Lake dominate this 1978 orthophotoquad, which provides a detailed overhead view of the landscape in southern Stevens County. Prepared from high-altitude aerial photography, the map reveals the complex shoreline of these major water bodies and the forested ridges of Deer Lake Mtn, Loon Lake Mountain, and Blue Grouse Mtn. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this photographic record shows the exact patterns of timber harvesting, clearing for agriculture, and the winding roads that connect the lakefront developments. The imagery captures the visual reality of the terrain, showing the relationship between the steep mountain slopes and the developed shorelines during a period of growth in eastern Washington.