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2011 Map of Frenchman Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Frenchman Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vienna serves as the central focal point of this high-elevation Idaho survey, situated along the upper reaches of Smiley Creek. The landscape is defined by its industrial heritage, with the Webfoot Mine, Solace Mine, and Vienna Mine dotting the terrain west of Smiley Creek Rd. These mining sites, tucked into the surrounding gulches and canyons, point to the area's history of mineral extraction near the headwaters of the Salmon River.

The hydrography of the region is complex, with numerous drainage systems like Frenchman Creek, Loggy Creek, and Emma Creek carving through the mountain slopes. The northern edge of the map features Sawmill Canyon and Mill Gulch, while the southern portion is dominated by the West Fork Big Smoky Creek. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an intricate look at the backcountry roads and remote watercourses that characterize this portion of Blaine County.