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2020 Map of Slate Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of the Nez Perce National Forest in central Idaho. The settlement of Slate Creek serves as a focal point near the river's edge, supported by the nearby Slate Creek Airport. This area is defined by its steep elevation changes and numerous river bars, including Cooper Bar, Taylor Bar, and Wilson Bar, which historically served as critical landing and camping sites along the waterway.

Upland features such as Haystack Mtn and Banner Ridge overlook a complex network of drainages like Johnson Cr and Slate Creek. Cultural markers like the White Bird Cem and the naming of Robber Gulch hint at the local lore and pioneer history of Idaho County. The transportation network relies on traditional routes such as Old State Hwy 95 and various forest development roads that follow the difficult contours of the canyon walls.