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2014 Map of Plains

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The town of Plains sits in a broad valley along the Clark Fork, serving as a central hub in Sanders County at the base of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river flats and the steep, timbered reaches of the Lolo National Forest. The map detail shows the organized street grid of the settlement, including S Central Ave and W Railroad Ave, which trace the town's historic development alongside the river and rail corridor.

Water management and local history are evident in features like Pardee Slough and the presence of both the Plains Cem and Lynch Cem. Elevation changes are dramatic, rising from the valley floor to high points such as Combest Peak and the C C Divide. The surrounding terrain is drained by a network of seasonal and permanent flows, including Combest Cr and Miller Cr, reflecting the complex topography that surrounds this mountain community.