2017 Map of Slate Creek

About this map

The Salmon River cuts a deep, winding canyon through this portion of the Nez Perce National Forest, creating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and isolated riverside flats. Small alluvial benches such as Cooper Bar, Taylor Bar, and Wilson Bar represent rare level ground along the steep river corridor, often serving as critical points for local access and habitation. The settlement of Slate Creek sits at a strategic confluence, where the eponymous Slate Creek stream meets the river near the southern edge of the quadrangle.