1997 Map of Gibbonsville

About this map

Gibbonsville serves as the focal point of this mountain landscape at the turn of the 21st century, situated where Dahlonega Creek meets the North Fork Salmon River. The map documents a geography defined by traditional mining and transit, with numerous prospects and mines dotting the gulches and specific industrial labels like Cyanide and River Tailings near the town center. The area's deep historical layers are evident in the overlapping paths of the Lewis and Clark Trail, the Nez Perce Trail, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which all converge near Big Hole Pass on the Continental Divide. From the Granite Mountain Guard Station to the Historical Monument, the map traces the intersection of resource extraction and preservation within the Salmon National Forest.