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2017 Map of Ahsahka

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ahsahka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Clearwater River and the main Clearwater River serves as the focal point for this Idaho landscape. The settlement of Ahsahka occupies this strategic river junction, which is heavily influenced by the presence of the Dworshak Reservoir. The area's focus on natural resource management and conservation is evident through the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery and the Clearwater Fish Hatchery located near the riverbanks. Cultural and historical significance is grounded in the Nez Perce National Historical Park, which covers land along the southern edge of the quadrangle.

Transportation throughout the region is defined by winding routes like the Old Ahsahka Grade and Cavendish Hwy, which navigate the elevation changes from the river valleys to high points like Cougar Ridge. Farther north, the Freeman Creek Airport provides a remote access point near the shoreline, while the small community of Eureka Ridge sits to the east, overlooking the timbered terrain and reservoir waters.