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40-609: Kooskia ( / ˈ k uː s k iː / KOO -skee ) is a city in Idaho County , Idaho , United States. It is at the confluence of the South and Middle forks of the Clearwater River , combining to become the main river. The population was 607 at the 2010 census , down from 675 in 2000 . Chief Looking Glass lived in a village a short distance above what is now Kooskia with his band of Nez Perce . This regular home

80-479: A census in 1863 and another in 1864. Population data was returned for both years for Warrens (660/521), Florence (575/254), Elk City (372/219), Slate Creek (216/117), Clearwater Station (212/76), and Newsome (62/24). For 1864, data was also returned for the settlements of Mount Idaho (74), Miller's Camp (36), and Cottonwood (17). Between 1863 and 1864, Idaho County saw a decrease from 1,601 residents to 955. Settlement at White Bird occurred some time prior to 1870 as

120-434: A female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 48.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,536 and the median income for a family was $ 39,263. Males had a median income of $ 36,885 versus $ 25,982 for females. The per capita income for

160-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

200-847: A precinct under the same name is listed with 71 inhabitants at the 1870 census. Efforts to force White Bird's band of Nez Perce tribesmen to the Nez Perce Reservation led to the Battle of White Bird Canyon in 1877. The town was established in 1891. Grangeville emerged as a town at the 1880 census with 129 residents. It was incorporated as a city in 1904. Ferdinand and Kooskia were settled starting in 1895 and along with Cottonwood and Stites, were all incorporated prior to 1920. Development of Riggins started prior to 1930 with Riggins Village being incorporated in 1948. Idaho County's boundaries have changed more times than any other Idaho's county with changes occurring on 20 separate dates over

240-653: A railroad station named "Stuart" in the state. The town went by both names for the next decade until it was formally renamed in 1909. Kooskia is within the Nez Perce Indian Reservation . Similar to the opening of lands in Oklahoma several years earlier , the U.S. government opened the reservation for white settlement in November 1895. The proclamation had been signed less than two weeks earlier by President Cleveland . Starting in 1903, Kooskia

280-561: A remote highway work camp of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, it was later run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and then converted in 1943 to house interned Japanese men, most of whom were longtime U.S. residents, but not citizens, branded "enemy aliens." It was so remote in the western Bitterroot Mountains that fences and guard towers were unnecessary. The site, now an archaeological project,

320-407: Is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho , and the largest by area in the state. As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,541. The county seat is Grangeville . Previous county seats of the area were Florence (1864–68), Washington (1868–75), and Mount Idaho (1875–1902). Discovery of gold occurred in succession at Elk City, Newsome, and Florence during the spring and summer of 1861. At

360-549: Is land and 26 square miles (67 km ) (0.3%) is water. It is the largest county by area in Idaho. The southeast portion of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation is in the county's northwest corner. Due to the county's size, it is the only county that touches Oregon and Montana. There are 4,431,720 acres (17,934.5 km ; 6,924.56 sq mi) of National Forest land within the county, more than in any county (or borough) outside of Alaska. National Forests and their acreage within

400-665: Is six miles (10 km) northeast of Lowell on U.S. 12 , on the north bank of the Lochsa River . The Kooskia National Fish Hatchery was established in the 1960s, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of the city on the east bank of Clear Creek. ( 46°07′48″N 115°56′49″W  /  46.13°N 115.947°W  / 46.13; -115.947 ) Kooskia is located at 46°8′30″N 115°58′47″W  /  46.14167°N 115.97972°W  / 46.14167; -115.97972 (46.139, -115.979), at an elevation of 1,293 feet (394 m) [above sea level . According to

440-448: Is the main type of map used to depict elevation, often through contour lines . In a Geographic Information System (GIS), digital elevation models (DEM) are commonly used to represent the surface (topography) of a place, through a raster (grid) dataset of elevations. Digital terrain models are another way to represent terrain in GIS. USGS (United States Geologic Survey) is developing

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480-567: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km), of which, 0.65 square miles (1.68 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 607 people, 272 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 933.8 inhabitants per square mile (360.5/km). There were 315 housing units at an average density of 484.6 per square mile (187.1/km). The racial makeup of

520-402: The altitude or height. GIS or geographic information system is a computer system that allows for visualizing, manipulating, capturing, and storage of data with associated attributes. GIS offers better understanding of patterns and relationships of the landscape at different scales. Tools inside the GIS allow for manipulation of data for spatial analysis or cartography. A topographical map

560-402: The poverty line , including 21.00% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 16,267 people, 6,834 households, and 4,536 families living in the county. The population density was 1.9 inhabitants per square mile (0.73/km ). There were 8,744 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.39/km ). The racial makeup of

600-632: The Camas Prairie from Nez Perce while another brought back territory in present-day Adams, Valley, Custer, and Lemhi counties in the south. In 1887, territory was exchanged with Boise County dividing present Valley County between the two counties. One change in 1889 transferred territory to Custer County while another change finalized the county's northern border at its present location. The southern border began to take shape after two changes in 1891 and 1895 exchanged territory between Washington and Idaho counties. Adjustments with Lemhi in 1903 and 1911 and

640-462: The Confederate affiliated miners named their portion Richmond. Richmond dwindled by 1866 and Washington went on to become the county seat in 1868 and was the name of the settlement used in most government documents during the period of settlement. Out of all these settlements, only Cottonwood went on to eventually become one of Idaho County's seven incorporated cities. Idaho Territory conducted

680-532: The Idaho Territory and the State of Idaho are both preceded by the county name. Settlements at Cottonwood , Mount Idaho, and Warrens were established in 1862. The Warrens settlement was a fractured settlement as a result of settlement there by both Union and Confederate affiliated miners. The Union affiliated miners on the northern edge of the settlement named their portion of the settlement Washington while

720-421: The age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under

760-461: The age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 20,491, and the median income for a family was $ 23,750. Males had a median income of $ 31,875 versus $ 12,500 for females. The per capita income for

800-541: The center of the Earth. Due to the equatorial bulge , the summits of Mount Everest and Chimborazo have, respectively, the largest elevation and the largest geocentric distance. In aviation, the term elevation or aerodrome elevation is defined by the ICAO as the highest point of the landing area. It is often measured in feet and can be found in approach charts of the aerodrome. It is not to be confused with terms such as

840-523: The city was $ 11,196. About 25.0% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Kooskia has an oceanic climate ( Köppen Cfb). However, the drying trend in late summer nearly qualifies Kooskia's climate as having a warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csb). Idaho County, Idaho Idaho County

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880-552: The city was 90.0% White , 4.9% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.2% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. There were 272 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who

920-444: The city. The population density was 1,039.3 inhabitants per square mile (401.3/km). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 511.2 per square mile (197.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.19% White, 2.22% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.63% from other races , and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population. There were 278 households, out of which 30.2% had children under

960-405: The county are: Nez Perce National Forest 2,224,091; Clearwater National Forest 870,807; Payette National Forest 804,853; Bitterroot National Forest 464,108; Salmon National Forest 66,074; and Wallowa National Forest 1,787. The Nez Perce National Forest is located entirely within the county's borders, and is the largest National Forest lying within a single county. Idaho County is one of

1000-478: The county was $ 18,980. About 12.7% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. Idaho County has consistently supported the Republican candidate in national elections. A Democratic candidate has not carried the county since 1964 , when Lyndon B. Johnson won in a national landslide. Since then,

1040-466: The county was 93.8% white, 3.0% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 39.8% were German , 16.6% were Irish , 15.0% were English , and 3.0% were American . Of the 6,834 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had

1080-486: The county was 94.12% White , 0.08% Black or African American, 2.89% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.7% were of German , 12.9% American , 11.7% English and 9.0% Irish ancestry. There were 6,084 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.80% were married couples living together, 6.30% had

1120-503: The county's first 57 years. The majority of those changes were from boundary realignment with only three counties taking territory from Idaho County at their creation. Originating at 75,789 square miles, its original boundary under Washington Territory contained the southern portion of Idaho County, Idaho's 34 southern counties, part of Ravalli County, Montana, and parts of Fremont, Lincoln, Park, Sublette, and Teton counties in Wyoming. Boise

1160-501: The creation of Valley County in 1918 brought the county to its present boundary. Idaho County is one of seven counties in the United States that has the same name as the state in which it lies. The other six are Arkansas , Hawaii , Iowa , New York , Oklahoma , and Utah . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 8,503 square miles (22,020 km ), of which 8,477 square miles (21,960 km )

1200-779: The few counties in the United States with two time zones, divided by the Salmon River . Most of the county is in the Pacific Time Zone , but those areas south of the Salmon River are in the Mountain Time Zone . As of the census of 2000, there were 15,511 people, 6,084 households, and 4,295 families living in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (0.77 people/km ). There were 7,537 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0.39/km ). The racial makeup of

1240-467: The last Democratic candidate to crack 40% of the county's vote was Jimmy Carter in 1976 . After 1976, the county has voted reliably Republican, with the Republican candidate receiving over 70% of the county's vote since 2000. 45°51′N 115°28′W  /  45.85°N 115.46°W  / 45.85; -115.46 Elevation Elevation is not to be confused with the distance from

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1280-628: The time, all of the settlements were within Shoshone County , Washington Territory . Thousands flocked to Florence. As a result, Idaho County was founded 163 years ago as a region of Washington Territory on December 20, 1861, named for a steamer called Idaho that was launched on the Columbia River in 1860. It was reorganized by the Idaho Territorial Legislature on February 4, 1864. In this context,

1320-573: The town is likely a contraction of the Nez Perce word "koos-koos-kia," a diminutive which refers to the Clearwater River, the lesser of the two large rivers in the vicinity, the other being the Snake . The town was first named Stuart, after James Stuart (1863–1929), a Nez Perce surveyor and merchant. The railroad arrived in 1899 and named its station "Kooskia," because there already was

1360-495: The tramway gradually lost patronage and was discontinued in 1939. It climbed west-southwest toward Lowe (later Winona); some older maps listed Kooskia as "Tramway." It experienced a significant accident in 1907 due to cable failure, fortunately without fatalities. During the final two years of World War II , the Kooskia Internment Camp was located about thirty miles (50 km) northeast of the town. Originally

1400-417: Was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 103.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 29,515, and the median income for a family was $ 33,919. Males had a median income of $ 28,383 versus $ 18,214 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,411. About 12.50% of families and 16.30% of the population were below

1440-486: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 675 people, 278 households, and 179 families residing in

1480-690: Was created in 1869 from territory east of the junction of the Middle Fork and main Salmon Rivers. In 1873, the southern border was moved north to the divide between the main Salmon River with the Payette River and Middle Fork of Salmon River, bringing the county to its smallest historical land area of 2,901 square miles. The boundary adjustment of 1875 created a county very similar to present Idaho County containing an area of 8,165 square miles. Between 1879 and 1885, one change added territory on

1520-557: Was partitioned off in January 1863 with the Payette River being the primary dividing line. In 1864, two separate acts transferred the portion in Montana to Missoula County, established the southern boundary at 44° 30' latitude, and made slight adjustments in the northern boundary to define the county as one of Idaho Territory's seven original counties. Three boundary adjustments were made with Nez Perce and Ada between 1866 and 1867 and Lemhi

1560-506: Was the terminus of an aerial tramway from the elevated Camas Prairie . It carried up to 190,000 lb (86,000 kg) of grain per day in its thirty buckets and warehouse facilities were present at both ends of the cable line, with a combined capacity of 100,000 US bushels (120,000 cu ft; 3,500 m). Following the completion of the Camas Prairie Railroad 's second subdivision to Grangeville in 1909,

1600-547: Was well within the boundaries of the reservation created in 1863, but just before the Nez Perce War an American General was sent to arrest Chief Looking Glass and all other Nez Perce with him. When trigger-happy militiamen opened fire into the village, many Nez Perce died and their village was destroyed in the scuffle. Because of this incident, Looking Glass joined with the Nez Perce for the Nez Perce War . The name of

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