2011 Map of Cayuse Point

About this map

Bonaparte Mine and Marsh Creek Mine stand as prominent markers of the extraction history within this remote drainage basin. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of waterways like the Yuba River and Cayuse Creek, which carve deep through the mountainous terrain below Bald Mountain and Cayuse Point. This 2011 survey documents a complex network of forest roads and trails, such as routes 132 and 138, providing access to the steep ridges and isolated gulches that historically drew prospectors to the region. The map details the headwaters of numerous streams, including the Feather River and Shake Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrologic pattern of this section of Elmore County. Local landmarks like Democrat Gulch and Pony Ridge provide specific points of interest for those tracing land use and mineral exploration in the Idaho wilderness.