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2013 Map of Kirkwood Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Snake River Canyon forms a dramatic boundary between Idaho and Oregon, defining this 2013 topographic study. The river corridor is marked by a series of navigational landmarks, including Upper Pittsburgh Landing, Kirkwood Bar, and numerous named rapids such as Durham Rapids and Wild Goose Rapids. The terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks into the Wallowa National Forest to the west and the Nez Perce National Forest to the east.

Remote ranching and seasonal grazing operations are scattered throughout the highlands, represented by Calvin Ranch, Henry Baker Ranch, and specialized outposts like Dixon Cow Camp. The map documents a landscape where traditional land use persists amidst significant elevation changes, from the deep Royal Gorge to the high Cold Springs Mountains. Historic industrial and recreational sites, such as Harlin Mill and Riddle Lodge, further emphasize the multi-layered human history of this river-driven environment.