1961 Map of Fernwood

About this map

Fernwood and the winding course of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad define the industrial and social geography of this Northern Idaho landscape. Surveyed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the map reveals a region deeply tied to timber and transit, with small settlements like Santa and Clarkia positioned along the rail lines and major creek drainages. High peaks such as Crystal Peak and Pettis Peak dominate the skyline of the St Joe National Forest, where a network of trails and jeep tracks connects remote landmarks like the Renfrew Cemetery and the Ranger Station. The drainage patterns of Emerald Creek and Beaver Creek are intricately mapped, showing the complex terrain that historically supported mining and logging, evidenced by features such as the Tailings near Cedar Butte and several gravel pits scattered near the rail corridors.