Nez Perce National Forest land dominates this 2017 survey of the Idaho County backcountry, where deep drainages and high ridges dictate the path of historic travel routes. The Old Elk City Wagon Rd winds across the central terrain, tracing a legacy of freighting and frontier access through Tenmile Flat and past China Point. This network of primitive roads, including China Point Rd and Silver Ridge Rd, connects high-elevation landmarks like Corral Hill and Big Burn Point. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous streams such as S Fork Clear Cr, Peasley Cr, and Meadow Cr carving through the landscape. The geography is punctuated by prominent features like Silver Dome and Quartz Ridge, reflecting a landscape that has historically challenged travelers and foresters alike.
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1924 · Weippe
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1931 · Buffalo Hump
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Buffalo Hump
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1956 · Elk City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Elk City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Golden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Pilot Knob
USGS Topo · 1:24,000