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1903 Map of Rathdrum

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Rathdrum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Coeur d'Alene Lake and the expansive Rathdrum Prairie dominate this Idaho landscape at the turn of the century. The map captures a critical period of infrastructure development, highlighting the intersection of water and rail transport. The Northern Pacific R. R. and its Ft. Sherman Branch serve the growing settlements of Rathdrum and Post Falls, while Steamboat Landing on Pend Oreille Lake points to the area's maritime history.

Military and indigenous heritage are prominent, with the site of Fort Sherman positioned where the Spokane River exits the lake, and the northern boundary of the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation clearly delineated. Topographical details such as Chilco Mountain and Canfield Butte provide context for early travel routes like the Leiberg Trail. For genealogists, the map preserves smaller locales including Athol, Silver Beach, and family-named landmarks like Len Landing.