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2020 Map of Stites

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The South Fork Clearwater River carves a deep valley through this Idaho landscape, where the settlement of Stites serves as a focal point for the surrounding highlands. This area is characterized by steep ridges and dramatic elevation changes, most notably at Dizzy Head and along the expansive Battle Ridge. The presence of the Nez Perce National Historical Park highlights the profound cultural and historical significance of this terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including the Stites IOOF Cem, Battle Ridge Cem, and Clearwater Cem near the community of Clearwater. The map also preserves the paths of earlier transportation networks, such as the Old Stites Stage Rd, which provided essential connections through the canyon and ridge system before modern developments like Stites Grade Rd and the network of forest development roads.