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2011 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Mountain and the surrounding high country of Custer County dominate this 2011 U.S. Geological Survey study of the Idaho interior. The landscape is defined by a complex drainage network where Panther Creek and Morgan Creek carve through the terrain, joined by numerous tributaries like Arrastra Creek, Silver Creek, and Annie Rooney Creek. This region reflects a classic western mountain economy of isolated ranching and resource access, centered on the Oyler Ranch near the southeastern corner of the quadrangle.

Tracing the path of Trail Creek and Van Horn Creek reveals the topographical challenges of the area, punctuated by prominent summits including Woods Peak and Van Horn Peak. The presence of named geographic features such as Morgan Creek Summit and Sams Gulch highlights the importance of specific passes and draws for navigation through this high-elevation environment. While few permanent structures appear, the map provides a detailed record of the forest roads and trails that connect these peaks and waterways.