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1950 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Franklin D Roosevelt Lake backwater dominates this mid-century landscape, marking the intersection of the Colville Indian Reservation and the Spokane Indian Reservation. This map, based on 1946 photography and 1948 field checks, shows the early years of the Franklin D Roosevelt Lake National Recreational Area after the completion of the Grand Coulee Dam. The topography reveals a dramatic canyon environment where the Spokane River joins the Columbia River near the landmark Fort Spokane.

Local infrastructure is concentrated on the plateaus above the river, such as Bachelor Prairie and Swede Flats. Essential community landmarks including Swede Ch, Rothlisburg Sch, and Enterprise Sch reflect the settlement patterns of the era. The presence of the Johnny George Mtn Lookout and a small Air Strip near Lincoln highlight the region's management and early aviation access points in this corner of Washington state.