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1937 Map of Thompson Falls

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Thompson Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Thompson Falls serves as the focal point of this 1930s survey, situated along the Clark Fork of the Columbia River where the Northern Pacific railroad follows the water's path. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Cabinet National Forest and Kootenai National Forest, including prominent summits such as Mt Headley and Blacktail Pk. This era shows a network of remote outposts and infrastructure, including the Bend Ranger Sta and the Silver Butte Fisher Sch.

Transport and land use patterns are clear through the concentration of small settlements like White Pine, Belknap, and Woodlin along the river valley. In contrast, the eastern portion of the map is dominated by a high-altitude wilderness of lakes and creeks, such as Twin Lakes and Bark Table Creek, and expansive open areas like Big Prairie. This survey captures the region just before significant mid-century changes, documenting the exact placement of early forest service stations and local mountain schools.