2011 Map of Wapshilla Creek

About this map

The Snake River and Salmon River converge within this rugged landscape, a deep canyon system where the waters define the Idaho-Oregon border. The confluence is a dramatic focal point, flanked by the broad alluvial deposits of Geneva Bar and the steep elevation of Wapshilla Ridge. Access to the interior is limited to a few primitive routes like Zaza Rd and China Creek Rd, which traverse the high ground between the various drainage systems. Numerous water sources dot the canyons, including Hot Spring and Coyote Spring, providing essential landmarks in an area dominated by sharp vertical relief. The network of tributaries, such as Frenchy Creek and Birch Creek, illustrates the complex erosional patterns that have carved this portion of Nez Perce County.