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1973 Map of Cliffs, 1977 Print
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1973 Map of Cliffs

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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South Mountain anchors the high terrain of Owyhee County, where a legacy of hard-rock mining is etched into the landscape. This 1970s record shows a concentration of workings near the peak, including the Sonneman Mine, Golconda Mine, Laxey Mine, and the Texas Mine. A Lookout Tower marks the summit, overlooking a complex network of canyons and gulches. To the south, the small settlement of Cliffs sits near the Cliffs Landing Strip, indicating the reliance on aerial access in this remote corner of Idaho. Water management for mining or ranching is evident through features like Whitby Res and Anderson Res, while family names appear on landmarks such as Gertrudes Meadow and Dougherty Springs. The map also traces a long Aqueduct and numerous Jeep Trails that connect the high mines to the drainage of Cherry Creek and Lone Tree Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain