1963 Map of Lucile

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through this section of the Nez Perce National Forest, where steep canyons and river bars define the landscape. Near the settlement of Lucile, the terrain is marked by historic resource extraction and early mountain transit, evidenced by the McKinley Mine and the Cow Creek Sch. Cultural history is anchored by the Chief Joseph War Historical Marker situated near John Day Bar, documenting the region's Nez Perce heritage. The map details a network of rugged trails including the Sherwin Trail and China Trail, which connect high points like Center Ridge to the narrow river flats. Named river bars such as Butcher Bar and Squaw Bar indicate where early prospectors and settlers accessed the waterway below the towering cliffs of Box Canyon.