2010 Map of Flint

About this map

Flint anchors this corner of Owyhee County, where a dense concentration of hard-rock mining claims defines the local geography. The landscape is a network of deep ravines and high points, most notably Dewey Peak, which stands above a series of named drainages like Twilight Gulch, Astor Gulch, and Mine Gulch. This area was a hub of mineral exploration, evidenced by the clustered operations along the eastern slopes including the Rising Star Mine, Perseverance Mine, and Silver Queen Mine. Access to these remote sites is provided by the winding Flint Rd and Mining Rd, which follow the contours of the high desert terrain. The drainage systems, including Jordan Creek and Louse Creek, indicate the water sources critical to both the mining industry and the rugged ranching environment of southwest Idaho.