2011 Map of Benewah

About this map

Benewah serves as the focal point of this northern Idaho landscape, situated along the upper reaches of Benewah Creek. The terrain is defined by significant drainage systems and high passes that have historically dictated movement through the region, most notably Windfall Pass and Lolo Pass. To the south, Moses Mountain dominates the local topography, overlooking a network of seasonal and permanent watercourses including Nehchen Creek and Hangman Creek. The map documents a landscape where traditional indigenous place names persist alongside later descriptive labels, as seen in the Ni'nsi' Meadow and Hnp ekwle n Meadow. A modest network of forest and local roads like Benewah Creek Rd and Old Sanders Rd provides access to the backcountry, reflecting a modern era of land management and recreation in these high valleys.