1989 Map of Oden Bay

About this map

Lake Pend Oreille dominates this landscape, its northern reaches defined by intricate shorelines and the dramatic convergence of the Pack River and Lightning Creek deltas. The eastern shore is anchored by the rising slopes of Sunnyside Mountain, while the western flats near Selle reflect a more settled, utilitarian character. Historically, the area centered on the Oden (Site) near Oden Bay, where the landscape transitions from wetlands to the rugged boundaries of the Kaniksu National Forest. Evidence of local infrastructure is prominent, including the North Side Sch and the Pack River Cemetery, serving the rural community clustered along the rail lines at Forest Siding. This survey documents a period of managed conservation, marked by the extensive Pend Oreille State Wildlife Management Area, alongside remnants of local industry such as a Gravel Pit and a Mine.