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Cottonwood.

Its Census reference point is in Nez Perce Prairie, within Columbia Plateau. Ferdinand lies about 7.2 miles north of Cottonwood by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Cottonwood, Idaho
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cottonwood, Idaho · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cottonwood, Idaho from above

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THE SETTINGNez Perce Prairie
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYIdaho County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cottonwood on the map

THE COTTONWOOD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Nez Perce Prairie setting.

Cottonwood city has 0.84 square miles of land in Idaho County. Its Census reference point is in Nez Perce Prairie, within Columbia Plateau.

Basalt underlies this dry plateau of grassland and sagebrush. Windblown soils cover some uplands, while ancient flood paths exposed rock across the region's scabland terrain.

Regional context: Columbia Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cottonwood and Idaho County

Cottonwood is associated with Idaho County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Idaho County

Cottonwood by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cottonwood, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Idaho County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cottonwood city has 4.8 times the land area of nearby Ferdinand city (0.18 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cottonwood land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Cottonwood

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Cottonwood. Check the Idaho County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Nez Perce Prairie setting

Nez Perce Prairie belongs to Columbia Plateau. Does available mapping show a soil-covered upland or exposed basalt, and how does the recorded access reach the acreage?

03

Check the route, beyond Ferdinand

Ferdinand is 7.2 miles north of the Cottonwood reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cottonwood resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON COTTONWOOD

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.0510° N, 116.3498° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cottonwood ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Idaho

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Idaho ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cottonwood data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Nez Perce Prairie

Explore the agency mapping behind the Columbia Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Idaho landowner resources

Idaho well records

IDWR information and search access for well construction and historical logs.

Idaho water-right research

Official explanation of water rights with links to records and agency assistance.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cottonwood.

Ferdinand lies about 7.2 miles north of Cottonwood by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cottonwood in context

NSEWFerdinand · 7.2 miles1Nezperce · 13.9 miles2Grangeville · 13.9 miles3Craigmont · 14.4 miles4Stites · 18.1 miles5Winchester · 18.6 miles6OUTER RING: 18.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Ferdinand7.2 mi · city
  2. 2
    Nezperce13.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Grangeville13.9 mi · city
  4. 4
    Craigmont14.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Stites18.1 mi · city
  6. 6
    Winchester18.6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Idaho; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cottonwood
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cottonwood?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Idaho County. Cottonwood’s 0.84 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cottonwood property in Nez Perce Prairie?+

No. Nez Perce Prairie is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cottonwood boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Ferdinand as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 7.2 miles north of Cottonwood’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cottonwood?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cottonwood.
Your next chapter.

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