2013 Map of Orofino East

About this map

Clearwater River canyon walls define this part of northern Idaho, where the water flows south-to-north through a landscape marked by steep benches and narrow creek valleys. The settlement of Orofino occupies the northwest corner of the sheet, serving as a gateway to the highland timber and agricultural plateaus. Steep access routes like the Greer Grade Rd and Deer Creek Grade illustrate the challenging verticality required to move from the river level up to communities like Greer, Fraser, and Konkolville. The geography here is a complex network of named ridges and canyons, including Jim Ford Cr and Orofino Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of roads such as Grangemont Rd and Crockett Bench Rd. Local history is anchored at the Hill Cem above the river and the Greer Access Area, reflecting a region tied deeply to its river navigation and mountain topography.