1967 Map of Rudo

About this map

The Nez Perce Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across the southwestern corner of this Clearwater County landscape, marking a significant legal and cultural division in the Idaho panhandle. To the south, the settlement of Fraser serves as a local hub, anchored by Fraser Park and the nearby Fraser Cem. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the dense drainage networks of Orofino Creek and Camas Creek, while the central section transitions into the protected lands of the Clearwater National Forest. This 1960s survey illustrates a rural interior shaped by small communities like Cooper and the logging and resource-extraction economy, evidenced by several unnamed forest roads and a Gravel Pit. The rugged terrain is defined by steep draws leading down to Jim Ford Creek and Big Creek, showcasing the complex topography that historically isolated these mountain settlements.