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2017 Map of Captain John Rapids

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep boundary between Washington and Idaho on this quadrangle, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes. Along its banks, the Nez Perce National Historical Park and the Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery represent significant cultural and conservation efforts in the region. The river's path is marked by challenging water features such as Captain John Rapids and Buffalo Rapids, which historically dictated river navigation and transport patterns.

Upland from the water, the terrain is segmented by numerous deep drainages like Thiessen Canyon and Short Canyon, which separate prominent landforms including Weissenfels Ridge and Montgomery Ridge. These ridges are traversed by narrow routes such as Snake River Rd and Couse Creek Rd, reflecting the sparse, topographic-driven development of Asotin and Nez Perce counties. Small features like Steamboat Island and Bobcat Bar provide specific markers for those tracing historical river travel and seasonal land use.