1966 Map of Stites

About this map

The South Fork Clearwater River carves a deep valley through this Idaho landscape, where the settlement of Stites sits along the riverbanks near the northern edge of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation Boundary. This 1960s survey records a terrain defined by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial floor of the Camas Prairie to the high ground of Tahoe Ridge and Battle Ridge. A notable concentration of local history is preserved here, including the Clearwater Battlefield Site and several burial grounds like Indian Cem and Stites Cem. The map captures the area as a junction of natural resources and education, evidenced by the Clearwater Valley High Sch and a series of extractive sites like a Quarry and Gravel Pit. Numerous seasonal water sources, including Sally Creek and Ann Creek, feed into the river system, supporting a network of trails and jeep roads that navigate the complex topography around landmarks like Dizzy Head.