1968 Map of Smith Falls

About this map

The Kootenai River snakes through the northeast corner of this Boundary County landscape, marking a sharp transition between the river valley and the steep heights of the Kaniksu National Forest. In the late 1960s, the riverside area supported infrastructure such as a Landing Strip, Storage Bins, and several pumping stations, reflecting the agricultural and transport needs along the river's edge. To the west, the terrain rises into high peaks, including Italian Peak and Parker Peak, separated by deep drainages like Long Canyon. The Smith Creek Guard Station serves as a lonely outpost for forest management near the base of the mountains, while the eponymous Smith Falls is located just upstream where Smith Creek descends from the high country. The international boundary between the United States and Canada runs along the northern edge of this survey, highlighting the remote, borderland character of this Idaho panhandle region.