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1991 Map of Champagne Creek

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Champagne Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Mining history defines the landscape of the southern Pioneer Mountains in this 1991 survey, particularly around the vanished settlement at Era (Site). Situated along Champagne Creek, this area was once a center of silver and base-metal extraction. A dense cluster of claims is recorded here, including the Horn Silver Mine, Ella Mine, Reliance Mine, and the Saint Louis Mine. The proximity of these workings to geographic landmarks like Poison Gulch and Slaughterhouse Canyon illustrates the intensity of prospector activity across the rugged slopes of Timbered Dome.

Further south, the small community of Martin sits at the edge of expansive Lava fields, marking a shift from the mineral-rich highlands to the volcanic plains. The map identifies numerous smaller operations such as the Silver Bell Mine and Golden Chariot Mine, alongside scattered Adits and Prospects. This documentation provides a clear layout of the road and trail network that connected these remote sites to Challis National Forest.