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1968 Map of Waha

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Waha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Waha and the small settlement of Waha anchor the northwestern portion of this 1968 survey in Nez Perce County. The landscape is defined by the significant Nez Perce Indian Reservation Boundary, which cuts across the high terrain of Simons Ridge and Craig Mountain. The map reveals a specialized land use pattern near the lakes, including a Fish Hatchery, Gravel Pit, and various springs, suggesting a localized economy focused on natural resources and early recreation.

A network of rugged routes, labeled simply as Jeep Trail, provides the primary access through the drainage systems of Sweetwater Creek and Webb Creek. To the south, the terrain shifts towards more remote meadows and campgrounds, such as Kruze Meadows and Black Pine Campground. This document captures the intersection of reservation lands and the surrounding mountain wilderness before more modern development reached this part of the Idaho panhandle.