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2017 Map of Syringa

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Syringa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Syringa sits on the northern bank of the Middle Fork Clearwater River, a vital water corridor dividing the Clearwater National Forest and the Nez Perce National Forest. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and high-altitude landmarks such as Walde Mtn, Jungle Point, and Higgins Hump. Navigation through this backcountry relies on a network of forest roads including Mud Creek Rd and Jangle Point Rd, which trace the ridges and drainage basins of the many tributaries feeding the Clearwater.

Water features dominate the southern edge of the sheet, where Indian Rapids and Big Hill Rapids mark the river's descent through the canyon. The interior of the map is a complex system of drainages, from the northern Bynx Cr to the southern Number One Cr, providing a clear look at the topographic character of Idaho County's protected forest lands. Genealogists and local historians can use the road and trail networks to locate points like Smith Saddle and Fan Creek Saddle, which have served as local markers for generations.