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1994 Map of Harvard

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Harvard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Harvard sits at the junction of the Palouse River and the Burlington Northern railroad, serving as a focal point for this section of Latah County in the mid-1990s. The landscape is heavily defined by the massive tracts of the St Joe National Forest, which covers the northern and eastern reaches of the map. Mining history is evident along the western slopes, where both the Gold Bug Mine and Gold Hill Mine are located near Boulder Creek.

Industry and recreation intersect here, with the Laird Park and Camp Grizzly facilities providing access to the wooded backcountry. Genealogists may find interest in the Woodfell Cem located near Big Meadow Creek, while the presence of the Sewage Disposal Ponds (Covered) and a Gaging Station reflects the modern infrastructure management of the late 20th century. The terrain rises significantly toward Sand Mountain and Mount Margaret, overlooking a complex network of drainages including Strychnine Creek and Flat Creek.