Near Cataldo in Kootenai County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Old River Channel
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018
1. Old River Channel Marker
The Coeur d'Alene River once flowed through here. Dams raised the level of Lake Coeur d'Alene causing the river to develop new channels. Annual flooding now furnishes water and silt to this former river bed.Erected by Idaho State Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 47° 32.93′ N, 116° 21.642′ W. Marker is near Cataldo, Idaho, in Kootenai County. Marker can be reached from South Mission Road near Interstate 90. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31732 South Mission Road, Cataldo ID 83810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Stock and Crop Barn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lodging for Travelers (about 400 feet away); Old Mission (about 500 feet away); Old Mission Bell (about 500 feet away); Mission Landing (about 500 feet away); Parsonage House (about 600 feet away); Dug-Out Canoe (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cataldo.
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More about this marker. This marker is found on the grounds of Old Mission State Park, located off of Interstate 90, exit 40.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2018
2. Old River Channel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
