2024 Map of Florence

About this map

Florence Basin sits at the heart of this high-elevation Idaho landscape, a place defined by its gold mining legacy and rugged geography. The presence of Florence Cem near Baboon Gulch and Humbug Gulch points to the area's history as a significant nineteenth-century mining district, where thousands once gathered during the Idaho gold rush. The terrain is divided by prominent features such as Telephone Ridge and drained by an intricate network of waterways including Slate Creek and Meadow Creek. Modern land management is evident through the inclusion of the Gospel-Hump Wilderness and Nez Perce National Forest. Transport across this difficult ground is marked by the historic Pack Trail 309 and various Forest Service routes like Florence Rd, which follow the contours of the gulches and ridges.