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1965 Map of Goat Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Goat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Continental Divide crests along this high-elevation terrain on the border of Idaho and Montana, marking a dramatic topographic boundary between Beaverhead National Forest and Salmon National Forest. Mining activity is a defining characteristic of this landscape, with several named operations such as the Buckhorn Mine, Maryland Mine, and Commodore Mine situated along the slopes of Goat Mountain. These sites, along with numerous unnamed Prospects, suggest a period of focused mineral exploration in the mid-20th century.

In the lower elevations to the southwest, the Lemhi River serves as a primary drainage for the surrounding gulches and creeks. Water management for the area is evidenced by the presence of a Ditch near Peterson Creek, while a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails provide the only significant access through the steep terrain. The map captures a moment when resource extraction and forest management dictated the human footprint on this remote section of the Lemhi Range.