2020 Map of Harpster

About this map

Harpster serves as the primary gateway to the high country of the Nez Perce National Forest, situated where the South Fork Clearwater River curves through the Idaho landscape. This 2020 survey reveals a complex network of forestry and access roads, such as the Harpster Grade Rd and Lightning Creek Rd, which navigate the steep ascent from the river valley to prominent peaks. The topography is defined by high-altitude features like Blacktail Butte and Sugarloaf, while the interior of the forest contains more level clearings such as McComas Meadows. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of modern forest management and 19th-century land divisions, showing the T30N R4E and T31N R5E boundaries cutting through a landscape drained by numerous tributaries, including Wall Cr, Sears Cr, and Green Cr.