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2020 Map of Kooskia

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Kooskia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The confluence of the South Fork Clearwater River and the Middle Fork Clearwater River defines the valley floor where the town of Kooskia is situated. This settlement serves as a gateway to the steep canyonlands of the Clearwater National Forest. The map details the complex topography of ridges and draws that rise sharply from the riverbanks, including the prominent Harris Ridge and Kidder Ridge. Genealogy researchers will find several well-defined burial sites surrounding the town, such as Pine Grove Cem, Nicodemus Cem, and Miller Cem to the northwest.

Modern infrastructure and conservation efforts are evident in the inclusion of the Kooskia Municipal Airport and the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery located south of the main settlement. The survey illustrates the persistence of old access routes like Adams Grade and Winona Grade Rd which navigate the dramatic elevation changes between the river basin and high points like Battle Ridge and Tahoe Ridge.