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2011 Map of Lucile

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep canyon through this part of Idaho County, creating a series of river bars that have historically served as points of settlement and industry. Near the river's bend, the small community of Lucile sits at the base of Sheep Gulch, surrounded by several family-named properties including those of Bob Sewell and George Gill. This 2011 survey documents the persistent human presence along the canyon floor, where ranching and mining have left a visible mark on the terrain.

Evidence of the area's mineral interest is found at the McKinley Mine, situated above the river's east bank. The map tracks numerous named sandbars such as Twilegar Bar, Sherwin Bar, and John Day Bar, which define the river's path through the Box Canyon. To the west, the land rises sharply toward Center Ridge and Mud Springs Ridge, where isolated homesteads like the Circle C Ranch and the homes of Henry Rhett and Herb Brown are reached by winding forest roads.