2020 Map of Gorman Hill

About this map

Shoecraft and Gorman Grave Site sits as a lonely historical marker within the high backcountry of the Clearwater National Forest. This remote section of north-central Idaho is defined by a dense network of drainages including Kelly Creek, Cayuse Creek, and Little Moose Cr, which cut through a landscape of named high points like Gorman Hill and Ruby Point. The presence of the Cayuse Creek USFS Airport near the confluence of Shoecraft Cr suggests the importance of aerial access in managing this wilderness terrain. Local nomenclature reveals a history of struggle or unique events, evidenced by features such as Never Again Ridge and the nearby Never Again Flats. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from river bottoms at Pony Flats to the steep divides of Independence Ridge and Pollock Ridge, documenting the land's character long after its initial mapping.