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1967 Map of Priest Lake SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Priest Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines the western shores of Priest Lake in this late-1960s survey, showing a landscape balanced between rugged wilderness and seasonal recreation. The settlement of Vans Corner serves as a local hub near the Priest Lake Sch and a local Golf Course, while the Priest Lake Airstrip and Priest Lake Marina provide access for visitors. Along the shoreline, historical depth is revealed at Indian Rock and the nearby Petroglyphs south of Reeder Bay.

The interior terrain is marked by steep peaks like Lakeview Mountain and Binarch Mountain, crisscrossed by numerous pack trails and jeep trails. Resource extraction and infrastructure are visible via several Gravel Pits and the Woodrat Mine near Luby Bay. From the quiet of Bismark Meadows to the established campgrounds on Kalispell Island and Bartoo Island, the map documents a transition into a modern recreational era.