2017 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence occupies a central role in this Idaho County landscape, situated within the Nez Perce National Forest at the heart of the Florence Basin. This area is defined by a dense network of watercourses and topographical landmarks that hint at its gold-mining heritage, such as Pioneer Gulch, Baboon Gulch, and Humbug Gulch. The settlement is connected to the wider region via the Florence Rd and Slate Creek Rd, while the Florence Cem stands as a primary genealogical landmark for the district. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Telephone Ridge and natural openings such as Round Bottom Meadows. Drainages like Little French Cr and Little Slate Cr carve through the forest, illustrating the complex hydrology that supported early activities in this remote mountain basin.