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2017 Map of Sixmile Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Six Mile Canyon dominates this Idaho landscape, carving a deep path through the plateau where Lolo Creek and Sixmile Creek converge. The terrain is defined by its steep elevation changes and a dense network of high-elevation roads that follow the ridges and grades, such as Russell Ridge Rd and Greer Grade Rd. These routes indicate a history of mountain access for timber or ranching operations typical of the Clearwater River region.

Local families and landowners are likely tied to the many named thoroughfares like Koepl Rd, Schlader Rd, and Laubner Rd. The presence of the Tramway label suggests industrial or agricultural transport systems once used to move goods across the dramatic vertical drops between the canyon floor and the surrounding heights. Small tributaries like Fivemile Cr and Effie Cr drain the complex system of draws and ridges that characterize this part of Idaho County.