1981 Map of Kooskia

About this map

Clearwater National Forest and Nez Perce National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of northern Idaho, dominated by the complex hydrology of the Clearwater River and its various forks. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the Middle Fork Clearwater Wild and Scenic River, where the town of Lowell sits at the confluence of the Lochsa River and Selway River. Further west, the map details the transition from high ridgelines like Coolwater Ridge to the plateau towns of Weippe and Pierce, where mining history is represented by the Pierce Mine and Red Cloud Mine. This 1981 edition captures the region's character as a managed wilderness and timber resource, marked by numerous lookout points such as Castle Lookout Butte and specialized facilities like the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery.