1981 Map of Medimont

About this map

The Coeur d'Alene River winds through a complex landscape of wetlands and timbered peaks in this early 1980s study of the Idaho panhandle. The settlement of Medimont serves as a central point for local activity, situated near the Medimont Cemetery and the Rainy Hill Picnic Area. This era shows a clear intersection of industrial extraction and natural preservation, as the Union Pacific railroad tracks skirt the edges of Medicine Lake, Swan Lake, and Cave Lake. The map illustrates the region's topographical transition from the river valley to prominent heights like Initial Peak and Medicine Mountain. Resource extraction is evident through several sites, including a Quarry, multiple gravel pits, and the New Rainbow Mine located along Smith Ridge. The Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation Boundary bisects the southern half of the quadrangle, reflecting the complex land management of the Idaho interior.