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2023 Map of Big Black Dome

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Black Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Challis National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this Idaho interior, where the White Knob Mountains, Pioneer Mountains, and White Mountains converge. The topography is dominated by dramatic elevation changes, centered on the landmark Big Black Dome and the jagged Pyramid Peak. This era of the forest's management is characterized by a network of back-country trails and forest roads, including the Copper Basin Loop Rd and Highline Trl, which provide access to remote resource sites and recreational spots.

Evidence of historical extraction and modern recreation coexist here, notably at the Star Hope Mine located near Star Hope Creek. The drainage patterns are complex, with waters flowing through Howell Canyon and Bellas Canyon toward the East Fork Big Lost River. For the researcher, the map reveals a preserved wilderness used for both industry and escape, with primitive sites like Starhope Creek Camping #1 Trl tucked into the mountain folds.