1989 Map of East of Salmon

About this map

The Lemhi River valley serves as the central corridor for this late-twentieth-century landscape, characterized by a complex network of irrigation ditches and flumes that supported agriculture in this high-desert environment. The transition from the fertile river bottom to the arid uplands is marked by industrial activity, most notably the Open Pit Mine and extensive Tailings deposits along Kirtley Creek. These features underscore the region's reliance on mineral extraction alongside ranching. Evidence of community life is found in the local Athletic Field and a designated Graveyard positioned near the valley floor. The convergence of several waterways, including Carmen Creek and Geertson Creek, highlights the importance of water management in the Lemhi area, where the terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks toward the surrounding peaks.