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1968 Map of Jared

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Jared
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 serves as the central artery for this portion of northeastern Washington, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks trace its western bank through the small settlements of Jared and Locke. The geography here transitions from the low-lying river valley to the heights of Ruby Mtn, showing a landscape defined by both timber resources and specialized land use. Notable landmarks include the USAF Survival School and the Manresa Grotto, the latter situated near Gibraltar Rock.

Resource extraction is evident at the Silver King Mine and various prospects scattered through the hills. Waterways like Tacoma Creek, Cusick Creek, and Trimble Creek drain into the main river, while the Indian Reservation Boundary marks a significant administrative line in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The presence of the Grange Hall near Creek reflects the community-centered agricultural life of the late 1960s.