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2020 Map of Gifford

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Gifford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Gifford and the nearby German Settlement anchor this portrait of Nez Perce County, where the plateau landscape is deeply etched by a network of seasonal and perennial drainages. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Amos Bench and Angel Ridge, while the descent toward the Clearwater River basin is marked by dramatic terrain features such as Rattlesnake Canyon and Pickle Canyon.

A system of historic grades and roads, including the Kettenbach Grade and Summit Grade, reveals the logistical challenges of early Idaho transportation across these high benches. Local waterways such as Cottonwood Cr and Star Mill Cr thread through the draws, suggesting the locations of early homesteads and water-dependent industry. This map provides a detailed look at the rural intersection of Gifford Reubens Rd and other family-named routes that have served this agricultural community for generations.