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1922 Map of Custer

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Custer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

Custer and Bonanza stand as the primary centers of activity in this high-elevation mountain landscape, documented during surveys in 1916 and 1919. The economy of the era is clearly visible through industrial landmarks like the Sunbeam Mine near Yankee Fork and the Fisher Mill situated along Fourth of July Creek. Water management and early conservation efforts are evident in the presence of the Sunbeam Dam on the Salmon River and the Valley Creek Ranger Station in the Stanley Basin.

This territory is defined by the massive ranges of the Salmon River Mountains and the Whitecloud Peaks, spanning across the Challis and Sawtooth National Forests. From the remote outpost of Obsidian to the prominent heights of Mt Jordan and Patterson Peak, the map reveals a network of primitive trails connecting mining claims and ranger outposts before the development of modern highway infrastructure.