2020 Map of Lucile

About this map

Lucile serves as the focal point along the canyon floor, where the Salmon River cuts through the high plateaus and ridges of the Nez Perce National Forest. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, from the high points of Center Ridge and Johnson Ridge down to a series of riverside alluvial features known locally as bars. These stretches of level ground, such as Lucile Bar, Sherwin Bar, and Butcher Bar, represent the rare habitable and workable spaces within the steep river corridor. The map details an intricate network of drainage systems, including Christie Cr and Cow Cr, while roads like McKinley Mine Rd and Seven U Ranch Rd suggest the region's historical reliance on mineral extraction and livestock. This 2020 survey illustrates how topography continues to dictate settlement patterns, confining development to the narrow margins of the river and the gaps between massive ridges like Mud Springs Ridge.