2017 Map of Westlake

About this map

Westlake sits at the intersection of the Camas Prairie's high agricultural plateaus and the dramatic descent into the Salmon River canyon system. This modern topographic survey reveals a landscape shaped by both water and historical transit, most notably the path of an Old Railroad Grade that winds through the northern sections near Willow Creek. To the southwest, the terrain drops sharply toward the river, where Long Canyon and Deep Creek carve through the breaks. The water-carved geography is punctuated by specific river features like Shoe Hole Rapids and the bend at Oxbow, highlighting the complex topography that defines the border between Lewis and Idaho counties. Local transit and ranching history are preserved in the naming of rural routes such as Haas Ranch Rd and Hussman Mill Rd, which provide context for the scattered settlements and farmsteads found throughout this high-elevation region.