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1966 Map of Black Hawk Mtn

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Black Hawk Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest encompasses the high country of this mid-1960s survey, where the extraction of precious metals has left a clear mark on the Idaho landscape. The map documents a significant mining legacy concentrated along the drainages of Red Horse Creek and Siegel Creek. Evidence of industrial-scale placer operations is visible in the Red Horse Dredge Tailings and Siegel Dredge Tailings, while lode mining is represented by numerous named sites including the American Eagle Mine and Alberta Mine.

Transport through this steep terrain is primarily limited to an extensive network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, illustrating the area's isolation and rugged character during the post-war era. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Red River cuts through the topography near a small Campground, marking a transition from the higher mineral-rich slopes like Black Hawk Mtn to the river valley floor.