Snake Wild and Scenic River forms a sharp boundary between Idaho and Oregon, defining the western edge of this 2020 topographic record. The landscape is dominated by the steep drainage systems of the Wallowa National Forest and the precipitous descent into the Snake River canyon. Named settlements like Davidson and Roostown Bar represent the sparse human footprint in a region shaped by narrow gulches and high ridges. The river corridor itself is marked by a sequence of significant whitewater features, including Five Pine Rapids, Dry Creek Rapids, and Wolf Creek Rapids. These points of navigation reflect the historical and modern importance of the river as a corridor through the canyon. Uplands are characterized by features such as Windy Ridge, White Bird Ridge, and Joe Point, with access limited to primitive routes like Divide Creek Rd and Wolf Creek Rd.
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1954 · Kernan Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Grangeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Grangeville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Cactus Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Boles
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Rattlesnake Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Moughmer Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Joseph
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Grave Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Wolf Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000