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2011 Map of Council Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Council Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Council Mountain stands as the geographic centerpiece of this high-elevation terrain, where a network of gulches and basins reveals a history of resource extraction and seasonal habitation. The presence of the Mica Mine near the eastern edge and the naming of Log Cabin Gulch and Cookhouse Gulch suggest a landscape shaped by mining operations and the camps that supported them. High points like the Council Lookout provided essential oversight of these wooded drainages.

Water defines the movement through the area, with the Middle Fork Weiser River and East Fork Weiser River carving deep valleys. Notable thermal features like Hot Springs and established sites such as Deseret Cabin point to specific points of interest for early travelers and land managers. The map also identifies the Cabin Creek Campground, marking a transition toward modern recreational use of the forest lands.