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2017 Map of Peck

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Peck sits at the convergence of steep canyon terrain and upland plateaus, where the Big Canyon Cr meets the winding Clearwater River. This 2017 survey shows a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Harpers Bend and along the soaring Angel Ridge. The area's settlement history is reflected in its numerous rural burial grounds, including Peck Cem, Melrose Cem, Angel Ridge Cem, and the Old Good Hope Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Nez Perce County.

Agricultural and residential life follows the high ground of Central Ridge and the flats of Melrose. The map details a complex network of steep canyon roads such as Old Peck Grade and Melrose Grade Rd, illustrating the engineering required to navigate the breaks of the Clearwater. Evidence of earlier community infrastructure remains visible through labels like Gerdie School Rd, pointing to the region's scattered rural school districts.