2024 Map of Little Bear Ridge

About this map

Little Bear Ridge and several other prominent landforms define this portion of the northern Idaho panhandle. The topography is shaped by a dense network of drainages, most notably the winding paths of Little Bear Creek and Big Bear Creek, which carve deep valleys through the upland ridges. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Spencer Cem, Burnt Ridge Cem, and the centrally located Little Bear Ridge Cem offers specific points of reference for early rural settlement patterns. The landscape is interconnected by a series of high-ridge roads, including Little Bear Ridge Rd and American Ridge Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain. The presence of Atwater Lake and various water features like Spring Valley Creek and West Fork Little Bear Creek suggest a well-watered agricultural and timber environment, typical of the Latah County region during this modern era.