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1966 Map of Kooskia

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Kooskia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Kooskia sits at the dramatic confluence of the Middle Fork Clearwater River and the South Fork Clearwater River, serving as a central hub in this river-carved landscape. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges such as Harris Ridge and Maggie Ridge, which rise sharply above the river canyons. Cultural and community history is anchored by several family and local burial grounds including Nicodemus Cem, Pine Grove Cem, and Grandview Cem.

The presence of the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery and the Kooskia Airport indicates the intersection of conservation and infrastructure at the edge of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation Boundary. Evidence of earlier habitation or development is noted at the Kidder (Site) to the north. Travelers in the 1960s navigated a mix of established routes and more primitive paths like Beaverslide Road, while the rivers remained the primary geographic features, marked by distinct points like Maggie Bend and the Penny Cliffs.