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2013 Map of Benewah Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Benewah Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Saint Joe River flows through a complex network of wetlands and lateral lakes in this northern Idaho survey, defining the lower reaches of its drainage before reaching the larger lake system to the west. This riverine landscape includes Benewah Lake, Chatcolet Lake, and the smaller Goose Heaven Lake, creating a mosaic of water and land that has historically supported seasonal landings and small settlements. Points of access like Silvertip Landing and the settlement at Ramsdell suggest a legacy of water-based transport and recreation along the river's slow-moving course.

Away from the water, the topography rises sharply into the hills of Benewah Co. Landmarks such as Negro Brown Hill, Parker Pass, and Shay Hill dominate the central terrain, while Hn'ayqhn Bend marks a significant turn in the river's path. The map details a transition from the riparian flats of Ch'mi'wes Flat to the higher elevations of the surrounding mountains, documented through an extensive network of local roads such as Benewah Creek Rd and N Fork Coon Creek Rd that service rural homes and ranching interests like Sky Island Ranch Airport.