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1989 Map of Goldstone Mtn

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Goldstone Mtn
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 defines the high boundary of this landscape, separating the rugged drainages of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana from the Salmon National Forest in Idaho. At the heart of the terrain is Goldstone Mountain, a prominent peak that anchors a network of creeks including Sandy Creek and Kenney Creek. Evidence of historical exploration and small-scale mining is scattered across the slopes, indicated by several Prospects and Prospect markings, particularly near the mountain's northern and western faces.

Hydrology is a central theme of the sheet, with numerous specialized water sources mapped in the lower elevations. These include the notable Sharkey Hot Spring and Warm Spring in the southwestern quadrant, alongside seasonal or remote sources like Mud Flat Spring and Poison Gulch Spring. This pattern of springs and mineral waters suggests a landscape that supported both transitory prospecting and established ranching or recreational interests in this part of Lemhi County during the late 1980s.