Near White Bird in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Sterling Cabin

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2019

1. Sterling Cabin Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1952, the Sterling Cabin was built by Dick and Bonnie Sterling for Bud Wilson, then owner of the Kirkwood Ranch. Dick was the packer and Bonnie was the cook for the Kirkwood Operation. Constructed of lodgepole pine logs, cut in the head of Lost Valley Creek, the cabin functioned as a bunkhouse for Kirkwood Ranch hands. Although less than fifty years old, (normally a requirement for National Register eligibility), the Sterling Cabin was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 because of its architectural value and association with other historic buildings.

Erected by National Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 45° 34.071′ N, 116° 29.88′ W. Marker is near White Bird, Idaho, in Idaho County. It can be reached from Forest Road 420. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Bird ID 83554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Idaho — Idaho’s Panhandle.

It is also in

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

the American Mountain West,

specifically in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jackson Fork (here, next to this marker); John Deere Steel Wheeled Truck (a few steps from this marker); Hay Rakes (a few steps from this marker); Buck Rake (a few steps from this marker); The Jordan House (a few steps from this marker); Harrows (within shouting distance of this marker); Moonshiner's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick Sickle Bar Mower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Bird.

More about this marker. This marker is located at Kirkwood Historic Ranch in Hells Canyon Recreation Area. There appears to be road access to the ranch, but you will need Forest Service maps to use them. The best access is by a scenic river cruise.

Sterling Cabin Marker to the right of the cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2019

2. Sterling Cabin Marker to the right of the cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.