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1965 Map of Flint Creek

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Flint Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Flint stands as a focal point in this high-desert mining landscape of Owyhee County, surveyed in the mid-1960s. The region is defined by a dense concentration of hard-rock mining operations clustered near Dewey Peak and the Silver City Range. Notable claims including the Nellie Ann Mine, Treasure Vault Mine, and Rising Star Mine illustrate the intense geological exploration of the era. This network of mines is supported by a series of primitive transport routes, including a remote Landing Strip and numerous Jeep Trails that traverse the complex drainages of Jordan Creek.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the prominence of South Mountain and a series of ridges such as Bogus Ridge and Combination Ridge. This area shows a shift toward high-altitude grazing and water management, evidenced by the numerous springs like Pack Hook Spring and Mud Springs that dot the basins. The presence of Tailings and various Trails connecting the scattered mine sites provides a clear record of the industrial footprint in this part of the Owyhee mountains.