1973 Map of Spokane SW

About this map

Spokane extends its southern corporate boundary into a landscape defined by the deep incision of Hangman Creek and the surrounding plateau. This early 1970s survey captures the city's suburban growth as it meets established landmarks like the Manito Golf and Country Club and the residential area of Geiger Heights. The map highlights a significant historical transition with the presence of both the active Burlington Northern line and a section of Abandoned Burlington Northern trackage, illustrating the shifting rail economy of the Inland Northwest. Cultural sites such as Spokane Memorial Gardens (Cem) and the Mullan Military Road Historical Monument provide touchpoints for local historians, while family-named routes like Stentz Road and Smythe Road mark the rural character of the southern hills near Marshall.