2017 Map of Limekiln Rapids

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of the Pacific Northwest, marking the jurisdictional boundary between Idaho and Washington. At the confluence where the Grande Ronde River meets the Snake, the small settlement of Rogersburg serves as a remote outpost, supported by the Rogersburg Airport and Rogersburg Rd. The river's character is defined by a series of navigational challenges for boaters, including Captain Lewis Rapids, Limekiln Rapids, Negro Head Rapids, and Wild Goose Rapids. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape of stark elevation changes, from the heights of Gold Hill and Limestone Point down to the narrow river benches. Tributaries like Shovel Cr and China Garden Cr cut through the surrounding tablelands, illustrating the complex drainage system feeding into the main river channel.