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1970 Map of Galena Peak

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Galena Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Galena Peak dominates the southern landscape of this Idaho high-country survey, marking a significant point along the Custer Co Blaine Co boundary. The topography reflects the headwaters of a major watershed, where the Salmon River and its multiple branches, including the East Fork, West Fork, and South Fork, begin their descent through the Boulder Mountains. This wilderness area is largely contained within the Sawtooth National Forest and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, showing a landscape defined by natural drainage and limited human footprint.

Evidence of mineral exploration is visible near the southern ridges, where scattered Mines are located along the slopes of the Boulder Mountains. Access to these elevations is primarily indicated by a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, such as those following Germania Creek and Washington Creek. This mapping captures the region just as federal protections were being solidified, preserving the remote character of these high-altitude canyons and peaks.