2017 Map of Dent

About this map

Dworshak Reservoir dominates the landscape of Clearwater County, reflecting the transformation of the North Fork Clearwater River valley into a major hydroelectric and recreational basin. The small settlement of Dent is positioned along the northern banks, connected by the significant Dent Bridge to the southern ridges. Higher elevations are characterized by plateaus and peaks like Huckleberry Butte, where the geography transitions from the water's edge to forested uplands. Evidence of long-standing local residency appears in the upland communities of Wells Bench and Eureka Ridge, where family history is preserved at the Wells Cem and Wiseman Cem. The drainage network, including Canyon Cr, Tie Cr, and Whiskey Cr, illustrates the complex hydrologic system feeding into the reservoir, while a network of winding local routes like Grangemont Rd and Old Deer Creek Rd navigate the steep canyon terrain.