2011 Map of Dixie

About this map

Dixie serves as the focal point for this mountain landscape dominated by a dense network of historic mining claims and alpine waterways. The topography is defined by the steep drainages of Crooked Creek and Boulder Creek, which provided the water essential for early gold operations. Evidence of the region's mineral heritage is everywhere, from the cluster of workings at Midasville to more remote sites like the Swastika Mine and Black Diamond Mine. The map reveals how the local economy relied on specific corridors such as Fourth of July Creek, where numerous small mines like the Slip Easy Mine and Tiawaka Mine are located. High-elevation points like Blowout Mountain and Churchill Mountain overlook a landscape of deep gulches and high meadows, including Little Mallard Meadows, reflecting a rugged Idaho backcountry that remained largely oriented around its primary resource extraction roots well into the 21st century.