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1973 Map of Newman Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Newman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Newman Lake and Hauser Lake anchor this 1970s landscape along the border of Washington and Idaho. The map captures a moment of transition between the wild slopes of Mount Spokane State Park and the burgeoning recreational developments along the water's edge. Detailed shorelines reveal a mix of public and private access points, including the Homestead Campground and the residential layout at Hauser.

Evidence of the region's diverse topography is found in the steep descent from Ragged Mountain and Round Top Mtn toward the southern flats of Rathdrum Prairie. This area is characterized by its numerous small inlets, such as Honeymoon Bay and Shadow Bay, while the northern reaches show the early reaches of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. Small-scale industry like the Gravel Pit near Rathdrum Prairie and various forest trails trace the era's local economy and land use.