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2011 Map of Princeton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Princeton
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 northern Idaho landscape, anchoring the settlements of Princeton and Hampton along its course. The terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Treasure Gulch, Picnic Gulch, and Hatter Creek, which carve through the high ground surrounding Gold Hill. This area highlights a legacy of resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Carrico Mine and the evocatively named Lost Wheelbarrow Mine near the northern boundary.

Transportation and lookouts play a critical role in the geography of the quadrangle. The Morrissey Siding along the Palouse River indicates historical rail activity, while the East Gold Hill Lookout provides a vantage point over the converging waters of Camos Creek and Hoteling Creek. The map documents a transition from river-bottom landings like Kings Landing to a network of established timber and mountain roads such as Gold Creek Rd and Lemman Creek Rd.