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1995 Map of Grave Point

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Grave Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep canyon through this stretch of the Idaho-Oregon border, defining the western edge of the Nez Perce National Forest. The 1995 survey reveals a landscape where river access remains central to the local geography, particularly at Pittsburg Landing and the nearby Pittsburg Landing Boat Ramp. This area serves as a critical entry point for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, where the river's character is marked by series of rapids such as Upper Pittsburg Rapids and Middle Pittsburg Rapids.

Several isolated ranches, including Walters Ranch and Circle C Ranch, are tucked into the drainages of Big Canyon Creek and West Creek Ranch, illustrating the sparse but persistent agricultural presence in this high-relief terrain. Higher elevations are dominated by features like Grave Point and the Wild Horse Ridge, while the Pleasant Valley Airstrip and numerous 4WD tracks provide the primary means of navigating the backcountry near the Hells Canyon Wilderness.