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2024 Map of Stites

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Stites
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The South Fork Clearwater River winds through this Idaho landscape, carving a deep valley that anchors the settlement of Stites. To the south, the community of Clearwater sits near the junction of several drainage systems including Sally Ann Creek and Sill Creek. The map reveals a complex history of land use and remembrance, shown through numerous burial sites like the Stites Indian Church Cem and the Stites International Order of the Oddfellows Cem.

Upland features such as Battle Ridge and Tahoe Ridge define the high ground, where the Battle Ridge Butte Airport provides a remote landing strip. A significant portion of the river corridor is preserved within the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Transportation history is evident in the winding mountain routes, most notably the Old Elk City Wagon Rd and Stites Grade Rd, which negotiate the steep elevation changes between the river basin and the high bluffs.