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1963 Map of Kootenai Falls

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Kootenai Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Kootenai River carves a dramatic path through this section of the Kootenai National Forest, where the Burlington Northern railroad tracks parallel the water through the steep canyon. This landscape is defined by the transition from the relatively open Lynx Flats in the north to the high summits of the Cabinet Mountains in the south, anchored by the prominent Taylor Peak.

Local landmarks such as the Troy City Reservoir and the small settlement at Felix indicate the area's development for local utilities and infrastructure. Small water bodies like Savage Lake and Schoolhouse Lake dot the lower elevations, while the Larchwood Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracking early residents in Lincoln County. The map also captures the recreational and industrial overlap of the era, from the Picnic Area near Kootenai Falls to the various Gravel Pits and utility Substation facilities.