1968 Map of Newport

About this map

The Pend Oreille River serves as the dominant geographic and political boundary in this 1960s survey, separating Newport in Washington from Oldtown in Idaho. This interstate connection is anchored by a dense network of civic and educational infrastructure, including the Courthouse, High Sch, and Idaho Sch. The region's industrial and logistical importance is highlighted by the presence of two major rail lines—the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Great Northern—which follow the river's path and cut through the southern terrain near Penrith. High elevations like Cooks Mountain and Saddle Mountain, the latter topped with a Lookout Tower, provide a stark contrast to the developed riverfront. Further south, the Little Spokane River winds past the settlement of Scotia, while specialized landmarks such as Observation Point and the Newport Cem provide specific points of interest for local historians.