1985 Map of Mc Coy Lake

About this map

The Spokane Indian Reservation dominates the eastern half of this 1980s landscape, where the confluence of the Spokane River and Franklin D Roosevelt Lake creates a complex shoreline. This area serves as a primary hub for both industrial extraction and recreation, evidenced by the proximity of the Spokane Molybdenum Mine and Sherwood Mine to the protected waters of the National Recreation Area. Small agrarian settlements like Pitney and Howard appear as quiet clusters among the ridges, while the western side of the lake features landmarks like Tamarack Flat and Lilienthal Mtn. The terrain is marked by steep transitions from the Enterprise Valley down to the water’s edge, where a Boat Ramp and the Porcupine Bay Campground provide access to the river system. A small Cem near the lake's edge offers a tangible link for genealogists researching families from the Egypt area.