2024 Map of Benewah

About this map

Benewah occupies a landscape of steep timbered drainages and prominent mountain passes in northern Idaho. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of Moses Mtn and the steep incline of Nehchen Bluff, with water moving through a complex network of creeks including Hangman Creek, Benewah Creek, and Moctileme Creek. Transportation patterns here reflect the challenging topography, centered on historic routes over Windfall Pass and Lolo Pass. A dense network of forest roads and local lanes, such as Alder Creek Rd and Osterberg Rd, provide access to the various sections of these mountain townships. The map illustrates how human movement is strictly dictated by the drainage basins of North Fork Alder Creek and Indian Creek, where roads follow the natural contours of the land rather than a rigid grid.