1961 Map of Deary

About this map

Deary and the surrounding Latah County landscape appear here in the early 1960s, a region defined by its timbered ridges and a peculiar cluster of collegiate-named settlements. The Washington Idaho and Montana railroad serves as the primary artery through the southern portion of the quadrangle, connecting Avon and Deary to the wider region. In the northern reaches, the St Joe National Forest dominates the terrain, with industrial activity evidenced by the Gold Bug Mine, Gold Hill Mine, and various operations like the Luella Mine and Last Chance Mine. This survey preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Woodfell Cem, Zion Cem, and Dry Creek Cem, alongside unique social sites like Camp Grizzly and Laird Park. The nomenclature of the area is particularly striking, featuring towns named Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Vassar, reflecting a distinctive cultural stamp on the Idaho panhandle's rugged geography.