1967 Map of Priest Lake NW

About this map

Nordman serves as the primary outpost in this remote stretch of the Kaniksu National Forest during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of Blacktail Mtn and Granite Mtn, which overlook a network of drainages including Reeder Creek and Beaver Creek. Human activity is centered on the Bismark Work Center and the recreational access provided by Reeder Bay Campground and Granite Creek Campground along the western shores of Priest Lake. A lone Mine on Nickelplate Mtn and scattered Gravel Pit locations indicate localized resource extraction. The presence of numerous jeep trails, pack trails, and unnamed trails throughout the terrain highlights the area's importance for forest management and backcountry navigation before modern road development expanded further into the panhandle.