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2020 Map of Benewah

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Benewah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Benewah occupies a high-elevation drainage network in the northern Idaho panhandle, where the landscape is defined by the divides between major local creek systems. This 2020 survey illustrates a region largely shaped by forestry and rural land management, centered on the prominent peak of Moses Mtn. A network of logging and access roads, including Benewah Creek Rd and Windfall Pass Rd, provides the primary infrastructure through the timbered terrain.

Historically significant crossings like Windfall Pass and Lolo Pass mark the high points between watersheds such as Benewah Cr and Lolo Cr. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the headwaters of Hangman Cr and Nehchen Cr, illustrating the complex hydrology of Benewah County. For researchers, the map preserves the exact alignment of family-named roads like Osterberg Rd, Baune Rd, and Lanning Ln, reflecting the enduring footprint of local landholders and original homesteaders.