1965 Map of Moravia

About this map

Moravia and the small settlement of Burns occupy the lowland valley in Boundary County where the Kootenai River makes its dramatic northward turn. This mid-1960s landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the wetland marshes of the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge to the steep, densely forested slopes of the Kaniksu National Forest. Transportation is a central theme, as the tracks of the Spokane International and Great Northern railroads parallel the river, serving industrial needs with the Deep Creek Siding. The map captures a moment when rural community life centered around local landmarks like the Grange Hall. Above the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward Snow Peak and Cascade Ridge, with a network of drainage features such as Myrtle Creek and Falls Creek carving through the mountain forest, accessible primarily by a high-altitude Pack Trail.