1942 Map of Metaline

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The Pend Oreille River flows northward through this mountainous landscape of northeastern Washington, serving as the industrial and transportation corridor for the region during the 1930s and early 1940s. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks follow the river's edge, connecting the settlements of Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls. This era was defined by intensive extraction, visible through the cluster of operations like the Pend Oreille Mine, Josephine Mine, and Bunker Hill Mines near the Canadian border. Beyond the river valley, the terrain is dotted with high peaks such as Gypsy Pk and Shedroof Mtn, alongside isolated landmarks like Diamond City and the Sweet Creek Ranch. Local educational history is anchored by the Lincoln Sch and Forest Home Sch, providing vital touchpoints for genealogists researching family roots in this mining and timber country.