1969 Map of Edwardsburg

About this map

Edwardsburg sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape within the Payette National Forest, where steep ridges and deep drainages define the historic mining and ranching geography. The presence of the Sunday Mine and various prospects near Missouri Creek indicate the era's continued interest in the mineral wealth of the central Idaho mountains. The terrain is marked by distinctive landmarks such as the steep Jacobs Ladder trail and the rocky heights of Logan Mountain and Marble Mountain. Hydrology is central to the area's layout, with Big Creek and its many tributaries, including Government Creek and Sunday Mine Creek, cutting through the wilderness. High mountain basins hold isolated waters like Bear Lake, Lick Lake, and Catherine Lake, providing a look at the backcountry as it was field-checked in the late 1960s. This survey records a network of primitive routes and a pack trail system that connected these remote sites before modern infrastructure reached the interior.