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2013 Map of Lapwai

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nez Perce National Historical Park and the confluence of the Potlatch River and Clearwater River anchor this 2013 geographic study of Idaho’s Nez Perce County. The map details the administrative and cultural importance of Lapwai, serving as the seat of the North Idaho Indian Agency. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river valleys and primary transit corridors, including the smaller communities of North Lapwai, Spalding, and Sweetwater.

The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and named gulches, such as Beardy Gulch and Coyote Gulch, which overlook the Lapwai Valley. Notable landmarks include the interestingly named The Ant and the Yellowjacket rock formation and Hog Island in the Clearwater. The road network, ranging from Us-12 E to rural routes like Lyle Gulch Rd, illustrates how the topography dictates local travel, while Mann Lake in the southwest provides a significant water feature amidst the high benches.