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1987 Map of Coal Kiln Canyon

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Coal Kiln Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Hahn marks a historical point of interest at the northern edge of this Lemhi County landscape, where the high desert terrain of Birch Creek Valley meets the rising slopes of the Beaverhead Mountains. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and water management, highlighted by various prospects and a named Kiln located near Cool Kiln Spring. These features, along with several gravel pits, point to the area's small-scale mining and industrial activity during the late 20th century.

Boundaries for three separate national forests—the Salmon, Targhee, and Challis—converge here, illustrating the complex administrative geography of Idaho's public lands. The drainage network is deeply carved, with Coal Kiln Canyon and Mammoth Canyon dominating the topography. Dozens of 4wd tracks and trails provide the primary means of navigation through the rugged interior, connecting vital water sources like Box Spring and Mc Coy Spring.