2017 Map of White Bird

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through Idaho County, anchoring a landscape defined by significant historical sites and steep riverine geography. Near the settlement of White Bird, the Nez Perce National Historical Park preserves the site of the Battle Ground, where the 1877 conflict between the Nez Perce and the U.S. Army began. The map details the complex drainage systems feeding the river, including White Bird Cr, Hammer Cr, and Lightning Cr, alongside numerous river bars such as Shorts Bar and Swartz Bar that hint at the region's geological and mining history.