1975 Map of Plummer NE

About this map

Coeur d'Alene Lake dominates this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, where the deep waters of the lake meet the mouth of the Coeur d'Alene River. The imagery, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Soil Conservation Service, provides a clear visual record of the shoreline and land use patterns around the settlement of Harrison. Unlike a traditional topographic line map, this photo-based document reveals the precise texture of the forest clearings and agricultural fields that defined the Kootenai County landscape during this era. The transition from the river's winding delta into the open lake is particularly distinct, showing the natural siltation patterns and local vegetation before further modern development altered these shores.