2011 Map of Bourne

About this map

The high-altitude mining landscape of the Elkhorn Mountains dominates this portion of Baker County, where the settlement of Bourne sits at the confluence of Little Cracker Creek and Silver Creek. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of historical extraction sites, including the North Pole Mine, Columbia Mine, and the Morning Star Mine, reflecting the intensive lode mining that once defined the Cracker Creek District. Evidence of former worker housing and seasonal base sites is visible at Cracker Camp, Silver Creek Camp, and Snell Hollow. To the south, the waters of McCully Fork feed into the Sumpter Reservoir, while higher elevations are marked by remote landmarks like Chloride Ridge and Wind Creek Peak. The map provides a detailed view of the access roads required for mountain operations, such as Cracker CR RD and Fruit Creek RD, tracing the legacy of industrial activity through a complex system of gulches and canyons.