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1965 Map of Goat Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Goat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Beaverhead Mountains define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Idaho and Montana, where the Continental Divide Trail snakes along the crest of the range. This 1960s-era survey captures the area during a period of active mineral interest, evidenced by several high-mountain operations such as the Buckhorn Mine, Maryland Mine, and Commodore Mine. These sites are concentrated near the headwaters of Eightmile Creek and the Little West Fork.

In the lower elevations to the southwest, the Lemhi River flows through the valley, fed by numerous drainages like Peterson Creek and Reese Creek. The map documents the complex forest management of the era, showing the boundary where the Salmon National Forest meets the Beaverhead National Forest. From the summit of Goat Mountain down to the creek beds, the terrain is marked by dozens of prospects, offering a detailed look at the region's geologic and extractive history.