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1969 Map of Elk Creek Falls

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Elk Creek Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Elk Creek Falls Recreation Area anchors this 1969 topographic study, capturing a transformative moment in Clearwater County. The landscape is defined by the significant presence of the Dworshak Reservoir in the southwest, showing the flooded canyon of Elk Creek. The map records the local hydrology and topography just as the reservoir was reshaping the drainage of Meadow Creek and Cranberry Creek.

Away from the water, small settlements and remote camps like Twin Springs and Five Corners are connected by a network of primitive routes and jeep trails. Notable landmarks for researchers include the Elk Creek Picnic Area (Camp Y) and distinctive terrain features like Tick Ridge and Aldermand Ridge. The document also preserves the location of natural wonders such as Elk Creek Falls and Bull Run Creek Falls alongside industrial markers like the Rock Cut and several gravel pits.