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1981 Map of Post Falls

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Post Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Spokane River divides this Idaho landscape, separating the level agricultural and industrial lands of the Rathdrum Prairie from the steep, creek-cut slopes of Blossom Mountain. In the early 1980s, the community of Post Falls appears as a growing hub of residential and civic activity, centered around City Hall, the Post Office, and a series of schools including Seltice School and the local High School. The river itself is a site of utility and recreation, featuring a Powerhouse, a Gaging Station, and the waterfront River Park.

To the west, the settlement of McGuire and the adjacent McGuire Siding highlight the importance of the rail network, where the Spokane International Railroad and Burlington Northern lines converge. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Evergreen Cemetery, Grange Hall, and several community churches such as the McGuire-Wesleyan Church. Numerous trailer parks and gravel operations near the Interstate 90 corridor suggest the mid-century expansion of the region's infrastructure.