2017 Map of Princeton

About this map

The Palouse River winds through the southern reaches of this Latah County landscape, anchoring the settlements of Princeton and Hampton. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the St. Joe National Forest, dominated by the prominent peaks of Gold Hill and E Gold Hill. This area is defined by a series of significant drainages and gulches, including McCoy Gulch, Turnbow Gulch, and Plowman Gulch, which carve through the timbered highlands. The network of local roads such as Bear Creek Rd and Hatter Creek Rd follows the natural contours of the valley, reflecting a rural economy tied to the river and the surrounding forest. Waterways like Hatter Cr and Camas Cr flow from the higher elevations to the south, illustrating the complex hydrology of this part of northern Idaho during the late 2010s.