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2020 Map of Sixmile Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sixmile Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Clearwater River carves a deep valley along the eastern boundary of this Idaho landscape, joined from the east by Lolo Creek. The terrain is defined by a network of steep canyons and ridges, including the prominent Six Mile Canyon and the drainages of Sixmile Cr and Fivemile Cr. A complex system of named roads reveals the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, where steep switchbacks like Greer Grade Rd and Woodland Grade Rd navigate the significant elevation changes between the river basin and the high ridges.

Local history is embedded in the nomenclature of the many mountain roads, such as Cook Hill Rd, Laurner Rd, and Hamilton Rd, likely reflecting the legacy of early homesteaders. The presence of a trail or road labeled Tramway near the river suggests a history of mechanical transport in this vertical landscape. This survey documents the intersection of Idaho and Lewis counties across a region of heavy topographic relief.