1958 Map of Sandpoint

About this map

Pend Oreille Lake dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Inland Northwest survey, serving as a hub for both industry and wilderness recreation during the mid-century. Infrastructure like the Cabinet Gorge Dam and Albeni Falls Dam illustrates the era's focus on hydroelectric power and water management along the Pend Oreille River. The map details a complex network of transportation, where railroads such as the Great Northern and Spokane International connect small timber and mining settlements like Metaline Falls, Ione, and Cusick. Vast protected lands, including the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest, surround these hubs, highlighting the region's reliance on natural resources. Genealogists may find interest in the precise locations of remote outposts like the Falls Ranger Station or the small railroad stops of Penrith Station and Thama Station that once supported the local mountain economy.