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1966 Map of Elk City

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Elk City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Elk City serves as the central hub of this Idaho County landscape, situated where the American River meets Little Elk Creek. The town is surrounded by evidence of a vigorous mining history, with extensive Dredge Tailings flanking the riverbanks and named operations like the Sultan Shaft, Alamance Mine, and Buster Mine concentrated to the north and east. A Landing Strip and Ranger Station highlight the settlement's role as a base for forest management and local transit within the Nez Perce National Forest.

Beyond the town center, the terrain is marked by significant landmarks including Sweeney Hill and American Hill Lake. To the south, the settlement of Galena sits near Siegel Cr, while the high ground of Wheeler Mtn dominates the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Researchers can trace early infrastructure through the Telephone Trail and various JEEP TRAILs that navigate the drainages of the South Fork Clearwater River.