Valley County. Established
February 26, 1917 with its county seat at Cascade. Named for the
outstanding topographical feature of the area, Long Valley. Fur
trappers were the first white men in the area but permanent settlement
did not take place until the 1880s when livestock ranchers moved
into Long Valley. Land Area: 3,733 square miles. Cities include
McCall, Donnelly, Lake Fork, Cascade, Yellow Pine...
Adams County. Established
March 3, 1911 with its county seat at Council. Named for John
Adams, the second President of the United States. The Council
valley was a meeting place for the Nez Perce and Shoshoni
Indian Tribes. Land area: 1,370 square miles.Cities include New
Meadows, Mesa, Fruitvale, Indian Valley, Council...