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1981 Map of St Maries

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of St Maries
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the St Joe River and the St Maries River anchors this North Idaho landscape, where the town of St Maries serves as a hub for both river and rail transport. The local economy and infrastructure are evidenced by the Industrial Railroad, a large Grain Elevator, and numerous Gravel Pits scattered along the valley floor. Cultural and civic life is centered around the Fairgrounds, the St Maries Cemetery, and the Mullan Trail Hist Mon, which marks the path of the historic military road through the region.

Beyond the town center, the terrain rises toward St Maries Peak and Sharp Top, overlooking the broad St Maries State Wildlife Management Area to the south. Outlying settlements such as Milltown, Riverdale, and Syringa are linked by a network of pumping stations and riverside landings. The map also delineates the Coeur D'Alene Indian Reservation Boundary, reflecting the complex jurisdictional landscape of Benewah County during the early 1980s.