1961 Map of Rathdrum

About this map

Rathdrum serves as the focal point of this northern Idaho landscape, where the flat agricultural expanse of Rathdrum Prairie meets the rising slopes of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. During the early 1960s, the town functioned as a critical rail hub, evidenced by the convergence of the Northern Pacific, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, and the Spokane International railroads. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it climbs toward Rathdrum Mtn, cut by drainages like Swansons Chute and Youngs Draw. Smaller residential clusters and landmarks such as Howelltown, East Greenacres, and the Grange Hall provide valuable data for genealogists tracing local families. The map also documents the mid-century infrastructure of the region, including a major pipeline and the distinct layout of Hidden Valley.