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1989 Map of Elmira

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Elmira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Pack River meanders through the southern flats of this Bonner County landscape, creating a complex network of wetlands and channels before the terrain rises into the surrounding timberlands. In the late 1980s, the small settlements of Elmira and Samuels served as focal points along the primary north-south transport corridor, which is closely paralleled by a significant Pipeline. The map captures the interface between managed wilderness and local industry, showing the boundaries of the Kaniksu National Forest and the Mc Arthur Lake State Wildlife Management Area alongside active Gravel Pits.

Elevations vary sharply from the river valley to prominent landmarks like Elmira Peak and the high Sand Ridge. Numerous watercourses including Sand Creek, Grouse Creek, and Gold Creek drain the western slopes of the mountains, illustrating the watershed's importance to the regional ecosystem. The presence of a Substation and various bench marks such as BM 2148 along the rail line highlight the infrastructure supporting these mountain communities.