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1995 Map of Lucile

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Lucile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Salmon River dominates this canyon landscape as it flows through the Nez Perce National Forest, carving a deep path past numerous river bars that define the local geography. Small settlements and points of interest like Lucile and Thompson Place sit along the riverbanks, alongside the Chief Joseph War Historical Marker and a local Cemetery. This 1995 revision reveals a rugged interior where mining history and water access were paramount to survival and industry.

The map highlights the McKinley Mine and several unnamed mines, suggesting a legacy of extraction tucked into the steep drainages of Sheep Gulch and Dry Creek. Terrain features like Center Ridge, Johnson Ridge, and Box Canyon emphasize the verticality of the terrain, while numerous named water sources such as Fish Dam Spring, China Spring, and Mud Springs indicate the vital importance of water management for the scattered mountain residents and forest rangers.