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1968 Map of Sandpoint

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sandpoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Pend Oreille dominates the eastern landscape where it meets the Pend Oreille River at the growing hub of Sandpoint. This late-1960s survey illustrates a community deeply tied to its geography and transportation infrastructure, with the Great Northern and Spokane Northern railroads converging near the waterfront. In the city center, a dense grid of streets like Cedar St and Pine St surrounds civic landmarks including the Courthouse, Library, and City Hall.

The map reveals the early development of the Schweitzer Basin to the northwest within the Kaniksu National Forest. Beyond the urban core, smaller settlements like Kootenai, Ponderay, and Dover are clearly defined alongside industrial features such as several Gravel Pits and the Sandpoint Airport. Genealogists will find value in the placement of Pinecrest Cem and Lakeview Cem, as well as local neighborhood schools like Lincoln Sch and Farmin Sch.