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1961 Map of Hayden Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Hayden Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Hayden Lake serves as the focal point of this 1961 field-checked survey, showing the intricate shoreline and recreational development of the Kootenai County landscape. Significant landmarks include The Clark House and Clarksville near the southern shore, while Harris Landing and Rockaway Beach provide access points along the western edge. The map captures the interface between private holdings and the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, where resource extraction is evident at the Shamrock Mine and Commonwealth Mine tucked into the canyons of Hayden Creek.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by the Spokane International railroad passing through the settlement of Chilco in the northwest. The topographical detail reveals a land of sharp relief, from the heights of Hollister Mtn and Cedar Mountain down to the varied coves of Mokins Bay and O'Rourke Bay. Recreational history is well-represented by the inclusion of Camp MiVoden, Sportsmens Park, and the Mokins Bay Campground, illustrating the lake's mid-century role as a regional destination.