2013 Map of Wapshilla Creek

About this map

Snake River and Salmon River waters meet at the convergence of Nez Perce and Idaho counties, carving deep canyons through the high country of the Inland Northwest. This 2013 survey details a landscape defined by the towering Craig Mtn and the long spine of Wapshilla Ridge, which overlooks the treacherous Wapshilla Rapids. The map documents the intricate drainage systems that feed these major rivers, including Wapshilla Cr and Cottonwood Cr. On the Oregon side of the border, the Wallowa National Forest marks the western edge of this river-cut territory. Historical river navigation and land-use patterns are evident in locations like Geneva Bar and the remote Coyote Spring, while the winding path of Zaza Rd provides the primary overland access through this difficult terrain.