1996 Map of Newport

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The Pend Oreille River bisects this mid-1990s survey, acting as the natural boundary between Pend Oreille and Bonner counties and the states of Washington and Idaho. At this river bend, the community of Newport sits on the western bank, serving as a hub of civic and educational activity with its Courthouse, Post Office, and High School. Directly across the state line in Idaho, the settlement of Oldtown maintains its own local identity, supported by the Idaho Hill School. This cross-border corridor is defined by its industrial and transit history, visible in the Sawmill operations and the Gaging Stations along the water. To the west, the landscape rises into the Kaniksu National Forest, where landmarks like Cooks Mountain and Saddle Mtn overlook the river valley and the smaller community of Penrith.