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1968 Map of Diamond Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Diamond Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Pend Oreille River flows westward through the northern reaches of this Pend Oreille County survey, defining the local geography alongside the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line. Settlement is concentrated in the small riverfront communities of Dalkena and Furport, while the southern interior is marked by the expansive waters of Diamond Lake. This area serves as a focal point for recreation and local heritage, notably housing Camp Cowles on the lake's western shore.

Away from the water, the terrain transitions into the high ridges of Saddle Mountain and the broad depressions of Deer Valley. A network of early transit is visible through the Coyote Trail and various unpaved routes connecting numerous small water bodies like Kent Meadows Lake and Panhandle Lake. These features, alongside landmarks such as Sand Butte and Furport Hill, document a landscape shaped by timber interests, rail transport, and seasonal lakeside activity.