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2017 Map of Priest Lake SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Priest Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sherwood Beach sits along the southern eastern shore of Priest Lake, a region defined by its complex shoreline and the steep rises of the Selkirk Mountains. This 2017 study illustrates the recreational and residential development at the lake's edge, where roads like Eastshore Rd and Cavanaugh Bay Rd connect isolated points of interest. The area's topography is marked by significant elevations such as Roothaan Mtn and Horton Ridge, which overlook a series of islands including Eightmile Island and Bartoo Island.

Functional infrastructure is anchored by the Cavanaugh Bay Airport, positioned near the waters of Cavanaugh Bay. The eastern reaches of the map transition into the Kaniksu National Forest, showing a network of drainage creeks such as Hunt Cr and Cougar Cr that feed into the lake. This landscape reveals a balance between managed timberlands and the concentrated waterfront communities that have grown around natural landmarks like Rocky Point and Hess Point.