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1960 Map of Elk City

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Elk City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Salmon River canyons and the high peaks of the Bitterroot Range dominate this mid-century survey of Central Idaho. The landscape is defined by the massive convergence of the Bitterroot National Forest, Nezperce National Forest, Payette National Forest, and Salmon National Forest. This era of documentation highlights a significant mining economy, specifically noting industrial operations like the Blackbird Mine at Cobalt and the Yellow Pine Mine, which was a vital source for antimony and tungsten.

Remote settlements such as Burgdorf, Warren, and Dixie serve as anchors in the backcountry, connected by a network of trails and unimproved roads. The map captures the complex drainage systems of the Middle Fork Salmon River and Selway River, providing a detailed look at the topography before modern developments changed the accessibility of these wilderness areas. Prominent summits like Trapper Peak and Blackbird Mt provide orientation points for researchers of the Idaho and Montana border region.