2020 Map of Waha

About this map

Waha sits at the center of this high-elevation plateau in Nez Perce County, where the transition from agricultural land to the steeper drainages of the Snake River breaks is evident. The settlement is defined by its proximity to several high-country water bodies, including Lake Waha, Blue Lake, and Mud Lake. These lakes, along with the Webb Cr Canal, illustrate a landscape managed for water resources amid the varying elevations of Craig Mtn. To the west, the terrain drops sharply into Tenmile Canyon, while to the south, the topographic relief increases around Ft Simons Ridge. The presence of the Red Bird Airport near the northern edge suggests the importance of aerial access to this isolated Idaho upland. Further south, open spaces like Kruze Meadows and Benton Meadows provide contrast to the numerous creek systems, such as Captain John Cr and W Fork Sweetwater Cr, that carve through the surrounding timber and slopes.