1986 Map of Bellevue

About this map

Bellevue serves as the focal point of this mid-1980s landscape, situated along the Big Wood River at the edge of Poverty Flat. The map reveals a legacy of silver and lead mining in the Wood River Valley, with numerous industrial landmarks including the Minnie Moore Mine Shaft and the Star Mine Shaft west of the river. The small settlement of Broadford marks an earlier center of activity near these mines, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages such as Colorado Gulch and Minnie Moore Gulch. Agricultural development is evident in the valley floor through irrigation works like the Hiawatha Canal and Cove Canal. The contrast between the level plains of Sky Ranch Flat and the rising peaks of Gilman Butte illustrates the transition from the river valley to the mountain foothills.