2013 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence sits at the heart of this Idaho County survey, situated within the Nez Perce National Forest at the head of the Florence Basin. The area is marked by its mining-era legacy, with gold-bearing drainages like Miller Creek and Gold Lake Creek carving through the high mountain terrain. Named gulches such as Pioneer Gulch, Baboon Gulch, and Humbug Gulch radiate from the central settlement, hinting at the prospecting history that defined this landscape. The Florence Cemetery remains a significant genealogical landmark, while outlying sites like Moon Cabin, Bungalow Cow Camp, and the area near Sampson show the dispersed nature of mountain habitation. High ridges like Telephone Ridge separate the various watersheds, including Slate Creek and the forks of Meadow Creek, illustrating the challenging geography of this remote territory.