1961 Map of Spirit Lake East

About this map

Spirit Lake serves as the primary hub of this 1960s landscape, positioned along the shores where the Kaniksu National Forest and Coeur d'Alene National Forest converge. The town site shows a structured grid including Madison St and Maine St, with the Greenwood Cem situated on the eastern outskirts. This era was defined by a dense network of industrial transit, as three major railroads—the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, Spokane International, and Great Northern—cut through the timbered terrain and open spaces like Eightmile Prairie. To the south, the shoreline of Twin Lakes is dotted with recreational or residential landings such as Excelsior Beach and Echo Beach, while Harts Island sits just offshore. The topography is dominated by Round Mountain, rising sharply above the valley floor where Ramsey Road and various jeep trails provide access to the interior.