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1973 Map of Four Lakes

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Four Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Spokane International Airport and the sprawling Fairchild Air Force Base anchor the northern landscape of this 1970s survey, illustrating the Cold War-era aviation footprint on the outskirts of Spokane. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises including Needham Hill and Wrights Hill, situated between the northern industrial transportation hubs and the educational center at Cheney to the south.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early settlements and rural infrastructure, from the small community of Four Lakes to the Antonian Sch and the Rodeo Grounds. A network of water bodies like Willow Lake and Fish Lake defines the central valley, while the presence of the Burlington Northern and Milwaukee Pacific railroads highlights the region's enduring role as a critical rail corridor in the Inland Empire.