1953 Map of Deadwood Reservoir

About this map

Deadwood Reservoir sits at the heart of this mid-century survey of the Boise National Forest, serving as a central hub for the surrounding mountainous drainage. The map documents a landscape defined by forest management and resource extraction, anchored by the Upper Deadwood Guard Station and Lower Deadwood Guard Station. Mining history is preserved through the labels for the Mary Jane Mine and Mary Blue Mine, while local recreational or commercial activity is suggested by the Deadwood Lodge and the high-elevation Cupp Corral. The terrain is characterized by numerous basins, such as Tranquil Basin and Ucon Basin, and significant peaks including Monumental Peak and Whitehawk Mountain. The road network is sparse, centered on the Landmark-Stanley Road and the Deadwood Road, reflecting the area's isolation and its primary use for forestry and water management within the Deadwood River basin.