2011 Map of Texas Ridge

About this map

Texas Ridge and its neighboring highland formations dominate this portion of Nez Perce County, where the high plateau is deeply incised by the Potlatch River and its various tributaries. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its ridges—including Big Bear Ridge and Huffman Ridge—and the winding roads that follow the high ground. The distribution of small rural burial grounds, such as Elwood Cemetery and Wild Rose Cemetery, suggests a long-standing community tied to the local terrain. The drainage systems of Big Bear Creek and Cedar Creek show the complex watershed patterns that feed into the larger river system, while local routes like Texas Ridge Rd and Elwood School Rd provide evidence of the area's historical settlement structure and development over time.