2017 Map of Lapwai

About this map

The Nez Perce National Historical Park anchors this portion of the Idaho panhandle, centered where the Clearwater River meets its tributaries. This landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of river valleys and high plateau benches, with the Potlatch River joining the Clearwater near Arrow. The settlement of Spalding sits at a critical bend in the river, adjacent to North Lapwai and the broader Lapwai Valley. Further south, the town of Lapwai serves as a hub for the local road network, which includes routes like Thunderhill Rd and Heritage Rd. The terrain is marked by numerous deep drainages such as Coyote Gulch, Soldiers Canyon, and Garden Gulch, illustrating the complex geography surrounding Mann Lake in the south. This survey detail captures the modern footprint of tribal lands and riverside communities established along these ancient waterways.