1966 Map of Black Hawk Mtn

About this map

Blue Ribbon Mine and the Red Horse Dredge highlight a landscape of intensive mineral extraction within the Nez Perce National Forest. This mountainous Idaho terrain is defined by its deep drainages and legacy of lode and placer mining, with several named operations scattered across the slopes of Blue Ribbon Mtn and Black Hawk Mtn. Evidence of historic activity is present in the form of the American Eagle Mine and Altermont Mine, which are connected by a network of steep pack trails and jeep roads. The drainage system, including Red Horse Creek and Siegel Creek, provided the necessary water for these operations. In the southern portion of the map, the Red River flows toward the Red River Campground, serving as a primary corridor through the wilderness. These details offer a specialized look at the mid-20th-century footprint of Idaho's mining history.