2017 Map of Pilot Knob

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Idaho County, where the historic Newsome settlement sits along the eastern edge. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Pilot Knob, Pilot Rock, and Baldy Mtn. A network of forest service roads and historic routes, such as the Old Elk City Wagon Rd and Iron Mountain Rd, indicates a long history of resource access and mountain travel. Numerous watercourses, including Newsome Cr, China Cr, and Haysfork Cr, drain the steep slopes, converging into a complex watershed. The presence of Hamby Saddle and Radcliff Ridge further illustrates the complex topography of this region, which remains primarily undeveloped forest land as of this 2017 survey.