2017 Map of Newman Lake

About this map

Newman Lake and Hauser Lake dominate this borderland landscape where the high peaks of the Selkirk foothills meet the broad Rathdrum Prairie. The map illustrates a densely identified shoreline community at Newman Lake, characterized by numerous named coves and points such as Honeymoon Bay, Cherokee Bay, and Bass Point. These features suggest a long-established recreational and residential pattern tied to the water. To the east, the state line between Washington and Idaho bisects the terrain, separating the more mountainous reaches of Ragged Mtn and Round Top Mtn from the flatter valley floor near Hauser. The presence of the Smith Ranch Airport and the transition from rugged slopes to the agricultural expanse of the prairie highlights the intersection of aviation, timber, and rural development. Smaller water bodies like Lost Lake and various seasonal drainages such as Schackie Cr further define the local hydrology of the Spokane-Kootenai county line area.