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2011 Map of Elkhorn Hot Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The mining history of the Pioneer Mountains is recorded across this landscape, centered on the historic camps at Elkhorn and the recreational hub of Elkhorn Hot Springs. In the northern reach of the map, a dense network of extraction sites includes the Elkhorn Mill Mine, Ore Mill, and Old Elkhorn Mine, illustrating the intense industrial activity that once dominated the gulches near Aspen Mine. To the west, the landscape transitions toward Grasshopper Creek, where the Grasshopper Valley Fire Dept and Maverick Mountain RV Park mark more contemporary land use.

Water and high-elevation terrain define the eastern boundaries, with the peaks of Saddleback Mountain and Sawtooth Mountain overlooking a series of remote basins. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of early travel along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, which links these industrial remnants with natural landmarks like Crystal Park and the high-altitude Dingley Lakes. Smaller operations such as the Blue Eyed Annie Mine and Copper Queen Mine further reflect the region's mineral wealth during its developmental peak.