2013 Map of Orofino West

About this map

The Clearwater River serves as the focal point for this 2013 survey of North-Central Idaho, where the town of Orofino sits at the confluence of rugged canyon geography and river-level commerce. As the seat of Clearwater County, Orofino and the neighboring community of Riverside are connected by Us-12, hugging the riverbanks beneath steep plateaus. The map illustrates a dramatic elevation shift from the river valley up to the high agricultural flats of Central Ridge. These upper reaches are defined by a network of rural roads like Rogers Road and Mosman Road, which serve isolated farmsteads and local landmarks such as Central Ridge Cemetery. Local infrastructure is well-represented, including the Orofino Municipal Airport and a complex system of canyon drainage featuring Little Canyon Creek and Big Canyon Creek, which carve deep incisions into the Clearwater Plateau.