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1949 Map of Packsaddle Mtn

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Packsaddle Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake Pend Oreille dominates this mid-century landscape, surrounded by the steep peaks of the Kaniksu National Forest. The northern shore is marked by the industrial and transport corridor of the Northern Pacific railroad, connecting the settlements of Hope and East Hope. This area shows a transition from lakeside habitation at Glengary and Talache to the extraction-heavy interior where numerous mining operations are noted.

Prospectors and local historians can trace the positions of the Schaefer Mine, Sulphide Mine, and Gold Coin Mine, located in the rugged drainages above Garfield Bay. The map also preserves the location of rural infrastructure like the Newman Sch and the Broten PO, alongside landmarks such as Minerva Pk and the massive profile of Packsaddle Mtn. The southeastern portion is defined by the David Thompson State Game Preserve, illustrating the region's balance of resource extraction and conservation.