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2024 Map of Goodwin Meadows

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Goodwin Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest defines the character of this Idaho landscape, characterized by a complex network of ridges, meadows, and drainages within the Clearwater River system. The high-country terrain is punctuated by significant clearings such as Goodwin Meadows, Elk Meadows, and Cayuse Meadows, which are interconnected by historic forest routes like the Grangeville-Salmon Rd and Tollgate Rd. These roads often follow the natural contours of prominent landforms like Pinnacle Ridge and Dentist Parlor Ridge.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the South Fork Clearwater River flowing through the northeastern corner. Numerous seasonal and perennial streams, including Bully Creek, Tailgate Creek, and North Fork White Bird Creek, have carved deep canyons between peaks like Lone Fir Hill and Goose Creek Point. The presence of features such as Corduroy Meadows and Swartz Meadow suggests the diverse riparian environments found throughout this high-elevation forest area.