1960 Map of Potlatch

About this map

The timber and transit corridor of the Palouse River valley anchors this mid-century survey, dominated by the industrial and community hub of Potlatch. Here, the Washington Idaho and Montana RR tracks parallel the river, connecting a series of smaller settlements including Onaway, Princeton, and Hampton. The map records a landscape transitioning from the active milling and rail activity of the valley floor to the dense high country of the St Joe National Forest and the Palouse Range. Higher elevations are marked by lookout points like Rocky Point Lookout and Gold Hill Lookout, while the southern slopes of the range feature landmarks such as the White Cross Mine and the Radio Facility near West Twin. Local social geography is preserved through details like the Grange Hall at Kennedy Ford and the Beulah Ch to the south, reflecting the area's agricultural and communal roots.