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2011 Map of Spirit Lake West

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spirit Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes dominate this northern Idaho landscape, illustrating the recreational and residential character of the region in the early 21st century. The map details several lakeside communities and points of interest, including Silver Beach on the eastern shore of Spirit Lake and Fir Grove near the western end of Twin Lakes. Local landmarks such as Spirit Pines Church Camp and the aptly named Silver Sands Beach highlight the area's development as a destination for seasonal and year-round residents alike.

Rising above the water bodies are significant geographic features like Larch Mountain and Pitz Mountain, which are separated by a network of drainages including Butterworth Draw and Strong Draw. The intricate system of mountain streams, such as Breakfast Creek and Poirier Creek, flows through the timbered terrain, while a maze of Forest Service roads (NFS RD) provides access to the backcountry and shoreline developments like Echo Beach and Excelsior Beach.