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1970 Map of Galena

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Galena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Galena sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Big Wood River begins its descent through the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The settlement's history is anchored by the Galena Pioneer Cem, situated near the confluence of Senate Creek and the river. A network of primitive transit routes, including a Jeep Trail and several Pack Trails, crisscross the ridges, providing access to remote alpine basins such as Titus Lake, Mill Lake, and Miner Lake.

The divide between the Sawtooth National Forest and the Smoky Mountains dominates the central terrain, punctuated by high points like Bromaghin Peak and Norton Peak. Along the northwestern margin, Galena Summit and the Galena Overlook mark the high pass on Route 93. The map captures a high-country economy transitioning from its pioneering roots toward recreation, with many drainages like Prairie Creek and Coyote Creek serving as corridors through the wilderness.