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2024 Map of Winchester East

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Winchester East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Winchester sits at the edge of the plateau where the Nez Perce reservation highlands begin their descent toward the Clearwater River basin. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation Lapwai Lake and a complex drainage system including Lapwai Creek and the North Fork Willow Creek. Rural development is concentrated along a network of named county roads like Talmaks Rd and Woodside Rd, which connect the high prairie farmland to the smaller settlement of Morrow.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land use through features like the Morrow Cem and several upland water management sites, such as the Mud Springs Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the relatively flat agricultural lands in the south to the more dramatic topography of Mason Butte and the depth of Coldspring Canyon to the east. This modern survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of Lewis County, where timber and agriculture have long shaped the placement of roads and small community centers.