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1997 Map of Goat Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Goat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Continental Divide crests this high-altitude landscape along the border of Idaho and Montana, serving as the physical boundary between Beaverhead National Forest and Salmon National Forest. The topography is defined by significant elevations, including Goat Mountain and East and West Peak, where drainage systems like Reese Creek and Eightmile Creek carve steep paths toward the Lemhi River in the valley below.

Mineral extraction history is well-documented through numerous noted extraction sites, specifically the Buckhorn Mine, Maryland Mine, and Commodore Mine. These sites, along with various scattered prospects, indicate a region historically prioritized for its geological resources. The presence of the Dillon Leadore Ranger District and the Continental Scene Trail underscores the transition toward federal management and recreational utility by the late twentieth century.