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2011 Map of Pierce

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pierce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Pierce anchors this northern Idaho landscape, situated at the confluence of several mountain drainages including Orofino Creek and Canal Gulch Creek. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors and timbered ridges, where small communities like Judge Town and Cardiff Mill indicate a history of local industry. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Gold Hill and French Mountain, with the Pierce Divide separating the northern watercourses from the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Logging and recreation are central to the area's identity, evidenced by the presence of Brown Creek Mill and specialized public spaces like the Brown Creek Moto Cross Area. Deep into the forest, landmarks such as Gold Dollar Flat and Lew Hand Meadow provide specific points of reference for those navigating the network of forest roads, including Browns Creek Rd and Musselshell Rd, which connect these remote outposts.