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2013 Map of Riggins

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Riggins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through this Idaho County landscape, meeting the Little Salmon River at the town of Riggins. This confluence serves as a geographic anchor, surrounded by the steep elevations of the Nez Perce National Forest. The map documents a landscape where high-mountain landmarks like Schoolmarm Peak and Preacher Mtn tower over gulches and flats that have long supported local habitation and ranching.

Evidence of historical land use appears in small settlements and sites such as Aitken, Walters, and Circle C Ranch. The topography is particularly detailed around river features like Fiddle Creek Rapids and Island Bar, illustrating the complex hydrology of the region. Local heritage is further noted through the N Riggins Cem and scattered mountain saddles like Bean Creek Saddle, reflecting a period when mountain transit and river access defined the community's footprint.