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1963 Map of Bald Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates the western portion of this 1963 survey, where high-altitude drainages like Juliette Creek and Rattlesnake Creek cut through the steep slopes of Bald Mountain. The landscape reflects a history of mineral exploration and rugged access, evidenced by the Silver Bell Mine tucked into the mountain's southern flank and the Turtle Mine to the north. These sites are connected by a network of a Jeep Trail, illustrating the remote nature of mid-century mining operations in Custer County.

To the east, the Salmon River snakes through the canyon, joined by the East Fork near the southern boundary. The topography levels out at Centennial Flat and Poverty Flat, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding gulches. This map captures the intersection of industrial pursuit and natural preservation, documenting established water sources like Alkali Spring and small crossings such as a Footbridge over the main river channel.