Blog · October 13, 2026 · Idaho
Clearwater County GIS Map (Idaho)
A practical guide to the Clearwater County GIS map: the official link, towns and land across the county, property lines, and where deeds are recorded.
Main page: Clearwater County, ID GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Clearwater County facts and neighboring maps).
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Ground near Clearwater National Forest or a house lot in Pierce: either way, the Clearwater County GIS map is the free starting point for owner names, acreage and lines.
We'll cover the official map, the communities and terrain around Pierce, how property lines work in Idaho, and where the deeds come from.
Clearwater County at a glance: towns and land
Most of the platted lots cluster in and around Orofino (the county seat) and Elk River, Pierce, and Weippe. The county was organized in 1911 and named for Clearwater River, so some tracts carry a long chain of deeds. The Census Bureau puts Clearwater County at about 2,457 square miles of land and an estimated 9,214 people (2023). Click anywhere between Pierce and Elk River and you are likely to land on a big ranch, farm or timber parcel rather than a house lot. Look for Clearwater National Forest on the map; the private tracts touching it are some of the most asked-about parcels in Clearwater County.
Work and land use in Clearwater County
Census business counts for 2022 list 237 establishments in Clearwater County; retail trade tops the list, with accommodation and food services and construction close behind. The sectors that stand out against the national mix are forestry and logging, wood product manufacturing, and miscellaneous manufacturing. If you're looking at wooded acreage near Weippe, compare recent aerials; logging can change a tract quickly.
Opening the Clearwater County GIS map
For Clearwater County, the free parcel map comes from the state. Open Idaho statewide Parcels layer in ArcGIS Map Viewer and zoom in on the county. Zoom until the lot lines show up around Weippe, then click; the pop-up gives the parcel ID, owner and acreage. Bookmark the Platbookmapper page for Clearwater County too; we update it when the official map moves.
Who uses the Clearwater County parcel map
Here's who tends to use it in Clearwater County.
- Deer hunters scouting the woods between Pierce and Elk River use the parcel lines to see how many owners share one ridge or creek bottom.
- For hobby-farm buyers near Weippe, the parcel map shows how a tract sits against its neighbors and the road.
- Current owners in Clearwater County pull their parcel before a tax appeal, a refinance or a talk with the neighbor about a fence.
- For a house near Cavendish, the parcel record confirms acreage and shows whether the driveway appears to cross another tract.
Property lines in Clearwater County, Idaho
Parcel boundaries on the Clearwater County viewer are drawn to keep tax accounts straight, so small offsets from the true line are expected. Square-ish tracts around Pierce are no accident: Idaho land was surveyed into sections, and deeds still describe land that way. Planning a fence or shed on a lot in Pierce? Have an Idaho licensed surveyor mark the corners first.
Behind the map: land records in Clearwater County
For land near Orofino, the parcel record is the index; the recorded deed is the source. Names differ across states, so confirm on the official Clearwater County site which office records deeds and plats. The parcel record often lists a deed book and page or an instrument number, which is how you request a copy of the recorded deed for a tract near Orofino.
Private and public hunting ground in Clearwater County
Hunters working the country toward the Nez Perce County line can use the parcel map to put a name on every woodlot and field. If you're hunting public ground like Clearwater National Forest, use the parcel map to see where the public boundary meets private land. For licenses, seasons and public hunting land, go to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In the field near Orofino, respect posted signs and painted boundaries even where the map line looks different.
Nearby parcel maps
If your land is near the edge, check the next county over too: Idaho County, Latah County, Lewis County, Nez Perce County, and Shoshone County border Clearwater County. Use the Idaho county GIS hub to jump between them.
Common questions
Where are land records kept in Clearwater County?
Recorded deeds for land near Pierce are kept by the county's recording office. The Clearwater County government site lists which office that is.
How can I see my lot lines in Clearwater County?
Map first, then the recorded plat or deed, then a survey: that order works for any boundary question in Clearwater County.
Does the Clearwater County parcel map show where I can hunt?
Use it to find the owner of a woodlot near Weippe, then ask; the map itself grants no hunting rights.
How can I tell who owns land near Pierce?
Owner names for parcels from Pierce to Weippe are on the Idaho statewide Parcels layer in ArcGIS Map Viewer; search by address or click the map.
Is there a printed plat book for Clearwater County?
Whether a current printed edition exists for Clearwater County varies; the free online map covering Pierce and the rest of the county is the dependable option.
Open the official Clearwater County, ID parcel map Clearwater County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.