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2013 Map of Slate Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Slate Creek
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 Idaho County, defining the rugged landscape of this 2013 survey. This reach of the river is characterized by numerous river bars and gulches, including Taylor Bar, Russell Bar, and the notable Robber Gulch. The settlement of Slate Creek serves as a local hub near the southern portion of the map, supported by the Slate Creek Airport and the nearby Twin Bridges Access Area. To the north, the terrain rises toward Banner Ridge and Haystack Mtn, while the Nez Perce National Forest covers much of the western and southern reaches.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is seen in the path of Old US Highway 95 and the naming of local spots like Kilgore Orchard and Campbell Flat. Small communities and named locales such as White Bird, Wilson, and Rusell are scattered throughout the river valley. For those tracking local history, the Bird Cem near the northern boundary provides a specific point of genealogical interest in this sparsely populated canyon country.