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2005 Map of Holly Creek

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Holly Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

The Middle Fork Clearwater River and the Lochsa River converge in this high-altitude section of the Clearwater National Forest. This terrain is deeply marked by history, tracing the overlapping routes of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Nez Perce (Ne-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail along the northern ridges. These paths follow the high ground above the steep river canyons, passing through Greensward Camp and Indian Grave Camp.

Modern infrastructure is concentrated along the riverbanks, including the Ninemile Rest Area and Idaho State Hwy Maintenance facilities. Higher elevations are characterized by landmarks like the Castle Butte Lookout Electronic Site and the Castle Butte Camp, which overlook the complex drainage systems of Holly Creek and Weitas Creek. The landscape remains a network of trails and primitive camps, with the Eagle Mountain Pack Bridge providing a rare crossing point over the rapids of the Lochsa.