1997 Map of Spar Lake

About this map

Kootenai National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest converge in this high-altitude corner of Lincoln County, dominated by the waters of Spar Lake. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, with Keeler Creek and its many branches—including the North Fork and South Fork—draining the steep slopes of Keeler Mountain and Grouse Mountain. The 1990s imagery recorded here shows a wilderness managed for both natural resources and recreation, featuring several mines and gravel pits alongside alpine landmarks like Grouse Lake and Spruce Lake. A substation and a network of Forest Service roads at the southern edge of the quadrangle indicate the intersection of utility infrastructure and the timber economy near the East Fork Bull River. Genealogists and historians will find interest in the precisely mapped peaks, such as Stanley Mountain and Pony Mountain, which serve as permanent reference points in this changing forest environment.