2020 Map of Burke

About this map

Canyon Creek carves a deep valley through the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring a string of historic mining settlements including Burke, Mace, Black Bear, Frisco, and Gem. These narrow canyon floor locations reflect the intense industrial footprint of the Silver Valley, where transport corridors like State Highway 4 and Burke-Canyon Creek Road provide the only passage through steep terrain. Further north, the land rises toward the Idaho-Montana state line, transitioning into the protected reaches of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest and Lolo National Forest. This upper region is defined by a dense network of drainages such as Prichard Creek and Beaver Creek, alongside high-elevation landmarks like Tiger Peak and the remote Revett Lake. The map reveals the balance between concentrated valley industry and the vast, unpopulated mountain ridges that separate these historic mining districts.