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2010 Map of Nezperce

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Nezperce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The high plateau of Lewis County defines this landscape, where the city of Nezperce sits as the central hub of a grid-based agricultural network. This 2010 survey reveals the geographic relationship between the town's perimeter and the deeply carved drainages that break the surrounding wheat-growing country. The Nez Perce Municipal Airport serves as a modern landmark on the northern edge of the settlement, while the outlying community of Dryden remains situated to the south.

Waterways like Lawyer Creek and Suzie Creek dictate the local topography, carving steep paths through the terrain. Significant landmarks such as Big Butte in the southeast and Syron Draw illustrate the relief of the Camas Prairie, providing a clear view of the natural boundaries that shaped early Idaho settlement and land use. Rural transit is dominated by long-established family-named routes, including Sonnen Rd and Baldus Rd, reflecting the generational footprint of ranching and farming.