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1963 Map of Wolf Prairie

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Wolf Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Kootenai National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, which is defined by the drainage network of the Wolf Creek watershed. The topography is marked by significant peaks such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Redemption Hill, while human presence is concentrated in small clearings and along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The area shows a working landscape of the early 1960s, featuring the Fairview Guard Station and several remote Gravel Pits likely used for the maintenance of forest service roads.

The settlement pattern is sparse, represented by isolated landmarks like French Ranch near Betts Lake. Transport through the timber is limited to specialized routes, including an old Pack Trail winding through the northwest corner and the more modern development of the railway following the curves of the creek. Numerous tributaries, including Wolf Prairie Creek and Kavalla Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology of this part of Lincoln County.