1967 Map of Priest Lake SE

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines the eastern shoreline of Priest Lake, where the rugged topography of the Selkirk Mountains meets the water's edge. In the late 1960s, this area served as a primary recreational corridor for Bonner County, anchored by the Indian Creek Campground and the Cavanaugh Bay Airport. The map documents a landscape of dramatic vertical relief, from the heights of Horton Ridge down to the secluded coves of Steamboat Bay and Cavanaugh Bay. Several prominent islands, including Eightmile Island and Bartoo Island, are detailed alongside coastal landmarks like Pinto Point and Sherwood Beach. The interior is marked by a network of drainage systems such as Hunt Creek and Soldier Creek, accessible primarily via Indian Creek Road or the various Jeep Trails that traverse the high country of Camels Prairie.