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1972 Map of Elkhorn Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude trails define this 1970s survey of the Blue Mountains. The rugged landscape within the Whitman National Forest is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, centered on the complex surrounding the Baisley-Elkhorn Mine, including its upper and lower workings. Other historical prospects such as the Chloride Mine, Maxwell Mine, and Excuse Mine are scattered across the high ridges and basins.

Outdoor recreation and water management are prominent throughout the terrain. The Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail traverses the spine of the range, passing landmark heights like Elkhorn Peak and Rock Creek Butte. Alpine water bodies, including Goodrich Lake, Rock Creek Lake, and the Pine Creek Reservoir, emphasize the importance of high-country drainage to the surrounding Baker Valley. Evidence of earlier occupation appears as Ruins near the North Fork of Pine Creek, hinting at the transitory nature of mountain industry.