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2013 Map of Stites

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Stites
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Stites and Clearwater anchor this 2013 survey of the Idaho County landscape, where the South Fork Clearwater River carves through a region defined by steep ridges and narrow creek canyons. The map highlights a significant portion of the Nez Perce National Historical Park, including the prominent landmark known as Dizzy Head just south of the Stites townsite.

Transport patterns reflect the difficult terrain, with the Old Stites Stage Rd and Old Elk City Wagon Rd tracing historical routes through the hills. This document is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies three distinct burial grounds: Stites Cem, Battle Ridge Cem, and Clearwater Cem. The intricate network of named drainages like Cottonwood Creek Cyn and Rabbit Cr illustrates the complex hydrology that dictated early settlement and movement along Battle Ridge and Tahoe Ridge.