2017 Map of Cuprum

About this map

The mountain settlement of Cuprum occupies a central position on this terrain-heavy study of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands. Located within the Payette National Forest, the area is defined by a series of deep gulches and high ridges, including Hathaway Gulch and Hitchcock Gulch. To the south, the community of Bear sits near Wickup Creek, while the northern reaches include the locality of Landore near Horse Mtn. The transport network of the time relies on rugged forest routes such as Council Cuprum Rd and Landore Rd. Along the western edge, the landscape drops toward the Snake River and the Hells Canyon Reservoir, marking the boundary with the Whitman National Forest in Oregon. The map also records specialized features like the Seven Devils Airport and the high-elevation passage at Lynes Saddle, illustrating the remote nature of these high-country outposts.