1957 Map of St. Maries

About this map

The confluence of the St Joe River and the Coeur d'Alene River defines this mid-century landscape of northern Idaho. The town of St Maries serves as the hub for the surrounding region, anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and local industry evidenced by a sawmill and several gravel pits. To the west, Heyburn State Park protects the waters around Chatcolet Lake and Benewah Lake. The map illustrates a complex network of water bodies and timberlands, including parts of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest and St Joe National Forest. Smaller settlements like Harrison, Springston, and Medimont line the river and lake margins, connected by the Union Pacific railroad. The inclusion of sites like Silvertip Landing and the Rainy Hill Guard Sta highlights the era's reliance on river access and forestry management.