1957 Map of Tensed

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The Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation dominates the landscape of this 1957 survey, where the rolling transitions between agricultural land and dense forest define the northern panhandle. At the heart of the settlement pattern is Tensed and the nearby De Smet Mission (Indian School), serving as a focal point for the region's cultural and educational life. To the south, the terrain rises significantly toward Mission Mtn and Mineral Mtn, areas largely preserved within the expansive Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park. A ridge-top road known as Skyline Drive follows the high ground, providing a structural axis through the timberlands. Rural life is evidenced by scattered landmarks like the Mtn Home School and the Mtn Home Grange near Cora, illustrating the community-centered layout of Benewah and Latah counties before modern consolidation.