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1966 Map of Black Hawk Mtn

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Black Hawk Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Mining operations and remote waterways define this rugged portion of the Nez Perce National Forest as it appeared in the mid-1960s. The landscape is marked by historical resource extraction, specifically along Red Horse Creek where the Red Horse Dredge is located. This area served as a significant corridor for gold prospecting, evidenced by the concentration of named sites such as the American Eagle Mine and Siegel near the confluence of Siegel Creek and Little Siegel Creek.

Transport through these steep drainages relied heavily on a network of primitive routes, including the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail systems that connected various claims. To the south, the Red River flows near the Hercules Mine and Pasadena Mine, while prominent peaks like Black Hawk Mtn and Blue Ribbon Mtn provide the high-altitude landmarks used by foresters and miners alike to navigate the dense Idaho wilderness.