1957 Map of Lane

About this map

Coeur d'Alene National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where rugged peaks like Mount Coeur d'Alene and Red Horse Mtn overlook a complex network of drainages. The map details a transition from the shoreline developments of Silver Beach and Eddyville to the resource-rich interior. Evidence of early mining and surveying is preserved through labels for the Caribou Mine and several prospects, while the Elk Patrol Lookout and Airway Beacon 27 reflect the era's fire management and aviation infrastructure. A significant historical marker, the Mullan Tree Historic Site near Fourth of July Summit, anchors the map's eastern edge, documenting the path of the original wagon road. To the south, the Coeur d'Alene River valley serves as a corridor for the Pacific Union railroad, connecting remote river miles to the broader regional economy.