2011 Map of Elkhorn Peak

About this map

Elkhorn Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Blue Mountains, where the legacies of early 20th-century lode mining remain visible. This 2011 survey illustrates a complex network of historic mining operations including the Upper Baisley-Elkhorn Mine, Middle Camp Baisley-Elkhorn Mine, and Lower Baisley-Elkhorn Mine. These sites, along with the Highland Mine and Maxwell Mine, mark a region defined by its industrial mineral extraction rather than permanent settlement. Water management for these operations and local agriculture is evidenced by the Williams Ditch and Nelson Ditch, which redirect snowmelt from high basins like Cougar Basin. Above the timberline, landmarks such as Rock Creek Butte and Hunt Mountain overlook alpine waters like Rock Creek Lake and Bucket Lake.