1962 Map of Degan Mtn

About this map

Degan Mtn and Sheephorn Mtn dominate this high-elevation portion of the Salmon National Forest in Lemhi County. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including Lake Creek, Iron Creek, and Peel Tree Creek, which drain the steep slopes toward the North and South Forks. A lone lookout atop Sheephorn Mtn and the isolated Twin Peaks Mine near the eastern boundary indicate the area's history of fire watch and mineral extraction in the early 1960s. High-country resources are further marked by Sheephorn Spring and Corbett Spring No 1, providing essential water points in this remote landscape. The map details a transition from dense timber to the open spaces of Badger Basin, navigated only by a series of primitive trails and a single jeep trail that traces the ridgelines.