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1997 Map of Big Hole Pass

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Big Hole Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape along the border of Idaho and Montana, serving as the primary geographic spine for the region. Within the Salmon National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest, the terrain is defined by deep drainages and significant peaks such as Morgan Mountain. The presence of several Prospects and an individual Prospect indicates the area's history of mineral exploration, particularly near Nugget Creek and Thompson Gulch.

Water is abundant throughout the quadrangle, with numerous streams like Dahlonega Creek, Pioneer Creek, and Perce Creek feeding into larger systems. Remote features such as Morgan Jones Lake and the storied Big Hole Pass offer specific points of interest for those studying the movement of people and resources across this mountain crossing. The Continental Divide Trail provides a continuous path for navigating the ridgelines that separate Lemhi and Beaverhead counties.