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2010 Map of Frye Point

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Frye Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Craig Mountain and the high plateaus of Nez Perce County dominate this landscape, where early 21st-century topographic data reveals a network of canyons and drainage systems defined by the South Fork Captain John Creek and Eagle Creek. The area retains a distinct frontier character with remote landmarks such as Madden Corral and the small settlement at Zaza serving as points of orientation.

Water sources like Roberts Spring and the lush Benton Meadows suggest the importance of seasonal grazing and water management in this upland environment. The drainage patterns are intricate, with China Creek and China Garden Creek carving through the terrain towards the south, while Swamp Creek and Banks Creek provide evidence of the diverse hydrologic character of the Frye Point area. This map documents a sparsely populated but geographically complex portion of the Idaho panhandle.