2017 Map of Paradise

About this map

The Clark Fork river serves as the central artery for this portion of Sanders County, carving a path through the Lolo National Forest and the Coeur d'Alene Mountains. The town of Paradise sits at a strategic bend in the river, where the local street grid of Railroad Ave and Central Ave reflects its historical ties to the rails. Just northwest of the settlement, the Paradise Cem is located near the mouth of Paradise Gulch, while further upriver, the terrain rises sharply toward prominent landmarks like Deemer Peak and Henry Peak. To the west, the community of Plains borders the Smiley Slough, illustrating a landscape defined by the transition from river valley floors to high timbered ridges. Numerous creek drainages, such as Deemer Cr and Henry Cr, underscore the complex drainage patterns that have shaped local access via roads like Tie Plant Rd and River Rd E.