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2011 Map of Potlatch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Potlatch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Palouse River winds through this landscape in Latah County, anchoring the primary settlements of Potlatch and Onaway. In the early 21st century, this area remains a significant intersection of transport and geography, where Deep Creek and several smaller tributaries like Flannigan Creek and Gnat Creek feed the main river valley. The map reveals a high density of rural roads and land markers that point to a deep-rooted local history, including the namesake town’s industrial and railroad connections at Potlatch Junction.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-documented burial sites including Freeze Cemetery, Mendenhall Cemetery, and Rock Creek Cemetery distributed across the township. The presence of the Anderson-Plummer Airport and the historic crossing at Kennedy Ford illustrates the evolution of movement through the region, from river fords to modern aviation. Elevated points like Farber Point and Ball Butte provide a clear view of the complex drainages and agricultural plots that define the North Idaho panhandle.