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1997 Map of Elkhorn Hot Springs

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The high alpine mining camps and recreational retreats of the Pioneer Mountain range are recorded in this late-century revision within the Beaverhead National Forest. This landscape is defined by the legacy of extraction, centered on the Old Elkhorn Mine and the remnants of Coolidge, alongside numerous Adits, Prospects, and the Magna Mine. These industrial signatures contrast with the established seasonal life at Elkhorn Hot Springs, where the Elkhorn Hot Springs Guard Station and nearby Ski Lift indicate the area's transition into a destination for mountain leisure.

Water and terrain dominate the southern reaches, where Grasshopper Creek flows through the Grasshopper Valley flanked by Grasshopper Ridge. High-elevation peaks like Comet Mountain and Saddleback Mountain look down on a network of remote basins containing Dingley Lakes and Sawtooth Lake. The map details a rugged transportation network, from the Wise River Dillon Road to specialized routes like the Scenic Byway and Patch Trail, which provide access to family destinations like Crystal Park.