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2017 Map of Copper Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Copper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Lemhi and Clark Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and peaks, with Copper Mountain and Gallagher Peak serving as prominent landmarks. A deep history of resource extraction is suggested by the presence of the Skull Mine, located near the mouth of Skull Canyon. This industrial footprint is integrated into a complex system of canyons, including Pierce Canyon, Bear Wallow Canyon, and Goddard Canyon.

Water sources are vital in this environment, with named locations like Kitty Spring and Blue Canyon Spring providing critical points in the dry mountain reaches. The map details a primitive road network designed for forestry and mining access, featuring routes like the Cross Country trail and the Long Canyon road system. These paths trace the natural contours of the land, connecting high ridges like Bluebird Mtn to the deep canyon floors below.