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2017 Map of Lucile

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lucile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through the Nez Perce National Forest in this 2017 survey of Idaho County. The small community of Lucile sits on the eastern bank, serving as a focal point for the surrounding canyon landscape. This area is defined by its distinct river bars, including John Day Bar, Sherwin Bar, and Twilegar Bar, which reflect the historic river-based movement and settlement patterns along the waterway.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises sharply to Center Ridge and Johnson Ridge. A network of backroads and trails, such as McKinley Mine Rd and Walker Rd, provides access to the higher elevations and named springs like China Spring and Fish Dam Spring. The prevalence of named bars and gulches, including the dramatic Box Canyon and Blackhawk Rapid, illustrates a landscape deeply tied to the geology and prospecting history of the Salmon River corridor.