1990 Map of Fernwood

About this map

Fernwood sits at the northern edge of this 1990 survey, marking the confluence of Finn Creek and the St Maries River. The landscape transitions from the river valley into the dense timberlands of the St Joe National Forest, which covers the majority of the central and southern terrain. This provisional edition documents a rugged geography defined by prominent summits such as Green Mountain, Sunset Mtn, and Hoodoo Mountain, which rises along the boundary between Benewah and Latah counties. Notable industrial activity is indicated by dredge tailings along the river and a gravel pit near the town site. The southern reaches of the map show the headwaters of several drainages, including Emerald Creek and the North Fork Palouse River, illustrating the divide between the St. Maries and Palouse river systems.