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2013 Map of Joseph

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Joseph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Joseph and the Joseph Plains area of Idaho County are defined by a complex network of high ridges and deep canyons leading toward the Salmon River drainage. This landscape is characterized by prominent flat-topped features like Kidder Flat, Shillam Flat, and Doumecq Plains, which provide rare level ground above the steep descents of Rice Cr and Brust Cr. These upland areas likely served as vital grazing or homesteading sites in this high-country environment.

Local history is anchored by the Joseph Cem and several family-named landmarks, including Abercombie Ridge, Mollie Point, and Rose Lewis Point. The presence of Sawmill Gulch suggests early timber activity, while old routes such as Old Homestead Rd and Wolf Creek Rd trace the historical movement of people and livestock through the breaks. The map captures a rugged intersection of Idaho's ranching and wilderness heritage.