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1968 Map of Waha

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Waha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake Waha and the small settlement of Waha anchor this late 1960s survey of the high plateau and canyon country in Nez Perce, Idaho. The landscape is defined by the Nez Perce Indian Reservation Boundary cutting through the northern reaches, where complex water management infrastructure like an Aqueduct Canal and a Fish Hatchery near Springs indicate the area's vital role in local resource distribution.

The rugged terrain of Craig Mountain and Simons Ridge is dissected by numerous drainages, including Captain John Creek and Sweetwater Creek. While the Waha Road provides primary access from the north, much of the southern portion of the quadrangle is navigable only by a network of Jeep Trails, serving remote areas such as Black Pine Campground. This map documents a period when the region balanced small-scale settlement with wilderness recreation and watershed protection.