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1984 Map of Gifford

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Gifford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The agricultural plateaus and steep canyon descents of Nez Perce County define this 1980s landscape, centered on the community of Gifford. The map illustrates a region where topography dictates transportation, notably through several named "grades" that negotiate the sharp elevation changes between high farmland and creek beds. These include the Kettenbach Grade, Gifford Grade, and George Grade. To the north, Amos Bench provides a flat expanse before the land drops into Rattlesnake Canyon.

Cultural landmarks such as the German Settlement and Summit anchor the rural survey, while the natural drainage system is dominated by the winding path of Cottonwood Creek and its tributaries like Mill Creek and Pickle Creek. This provisional survey preserves the placement of localized industry and infrastructure, from a Quarry near the canyon rim to the numerous Storage Bins scattered across the township sections.