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2020 Map of Cayuse Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Lochsa River flows through the southern reaches of this landscape within the Clearwater National Forest, an area characterized by steep drainage networks and historic mountain corridors. The historic Lolo Trl cuts across the central highlands, tracing the high ridges above Cayuse Cr and Wendover Cr. This route, significant for its role in Indigenous travel and later exploration, connects various high-elevation landmarks such as Wendover Ridge and the Williams Range.

Human activity is concentrated at Cayuse Junction and along Forest Service roads like Squaw Creek Rd and NFD 568 Rd. The map details numerous named water bodies, including Cayuse Lake and Whitehouse Pond, as well as several high-mountain passes like Cold Storage Saddle and Wacamyoos Likoolam Saddle. These features illustrate the navigational challenges of the Idaho backcountry before modern infrastructure reached deep into the wilderness.