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2010 Map of Lapwai

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lapwai
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Clearwater River and its major tributaries shape the landscape of this Nez Perce County region, where the Potlatch River enters from the north and Lapwai Creek flows from the south. The settlement of Lapwai serves as a primary hub, home to the North Idaho Indian Agency located near Beaver Canyon. This area is characterized by deep ravines and gulches, such as Coyote Gulch and Soldiers Canyon, which break the plateau surrounding Thunder Hill.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography, with Old US Hwy 12 hugging the riverbanks near Spalding and North Lapwai. Smaller communities like Joseph and Arrow occupy strategic points along the water, while the southern reaches of the map extend toward Mann Lake. The map details a network of rural routes, including the Coyote Grade Rd and Reservation Line Rd, reflecting the complex land divisions and agricultural character of the Nez Perce Reservation.