1967 Map of Outlet Bay

About this map

Outlet Bay marks the critical transition where the waters of Priest Lake flow south into the winding Priest River. This 1967 survey captures the northern reaches of the Kaniksu National Forest, a landscape defined by timbered slopes and river-bottom meadows like Gleason Meadow and Upper Meadows. Logging and recreation history are evident through the network of the Binarch Trail and various Jeep Trails that penetrate the backcountry. Significant river features such as Chipmunk Rapids and Mission Falls illustrate the water's descent toward Dickensheet Junction. The map details early infrastructure for travelers, including the Outlet Campground and the riverside Canoe Camp, alongside several Borrow Pits and Gravel Pits that suggest the maintenance of vital forest access roads during this era of mid-century forest management.