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1955 Map of Spokane

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Spokane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Spokane Valley serves as the central corridor for this 1955 survey, where the convergence of the Spokane River and multiple major rail lines including the Great Northern and Northern Pacific drove regional development. The landscape transitions from the urban centers of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene into the expansive timberlands of the Kaniksu National Forest and Coeur d'Alene National Forest.

Southward, the terrain shifts into the productive agricultural lands of the Palouse, punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Steptoe Butte and Kamiak Butte. Significant industrial and military footprints are visible at Fairchild A F B and Steam Shovel Hill, while the Spokane Indian Reservation and Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation define large sections of the western and southern map area. This edition captures the Inland Empire's mid-century character, balancing its role as a transportation hub with its vast natural resources.