1964 Map of Cayuse Point

About this map

Bonaparte Mine and the Marsh Creek Mine stand as indicators of mid-century industrial interest in this corner of Elmore County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest, where the Middle Fork Yuba River, South Fork Yuba River, and East Fork Yuba River navigate through complex terrain. Higher elevations are marked by Bald Mountain and the prominent Pony Ridge, which divides numerous drainages including Cayuse Creek and Democrat Creek. Primitive access is limited to a network of PACK TRAILs and JEEP TRAILs that cross the National Forest Boundary, reaching locations like the Hot Spring on the southeastern edge and the isolated Corbus Lake to the north.