1964 Map of Frenchman Creek

About this map

Mining history and high-altitude terrain define this 1964 survey of the central Idaho mountains. The prominent Vienna (Site) sits at the confluence of Smiley Creek and Vienna Creek, serving as a silent reminder of the silver boom that once animated the Sawtooth Range. Steep ridges and narrow gulches like Mill Gulch and Sawmill Canyon dictate the flow of water towards the Salmon River and the Big Smoky Creek drainage. High-elevation extraction points including the Vienna Mine, Webfoot Mine, and Solace Mine are mapped along the rugged divide between Blaine and Camas counties. These locations, alongside scattered Prospects, indicate the extensive geological exploration that characterized the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The map also delineates a network of Trails and Jeep Trails threading through the Sawtooth National Forest, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure supporting early forest management and recreation.