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2011 Map of Limekiln Rapids

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Limekiln Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rogersburg sits at the confluence of the Grande Ronde River and the Snake River, serving as a focal point for this river-defined landscape. The terrain is marked by steep, named gulches such as Fisher Gulch and Lathrop Gulch that drain toward the water. Navigation along this stretch of the Snake is punctuated by a series of significant water features, including Captain Lewis Rapids, Limekiln Rapids, and Wild Goose Rapids.

The presence of Lime Hill and Limestone Point suggests the local geology that historically influenced the area's development. Farther south, the settlement of Bear Bar appears near the mouth of Bear Creek, while numerous tributaries like China Garden Creek and Anaconda Creek carve into the high ground of Gold Hill. Access is limited to riverside routes like Snake River Rd and Rogersburg Rd, reflecting the remote, water-centric nature of the borderlands between Washington and Idaho.