1957 Map of Emida

About this map

The St Joe River winds through the heart of this North Idaho timber landscape, tracked closely by the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The settlement of Emida sits at a junction of mountain creeks, serving as a focal point for the surrounding Coeur D'Alene Nat Forest and St Joe Nat Forest. The map documents a rugged interior geography where logging and transit were the primary drivers of settlement, evidenced by the small community at Lotus and the identified Hollywood (Site). High peaks like Tyson Peak and East Dennis define the horizon, while the southern boundary marks the transition between Benewah and Latah Counties near the Hoodoo Mtns. Genealogists and historians will find interest in localized landmarks such as Cedar Grove Camp and the remote peaks of Baby Grand Mtn and Three Tree Butte.