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1989 Map of Gooseberry Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Challis National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain in Central Idaho, where a complex network of drainage systems defines the landscape. The Salmon River cuts through the southeastern corner, serving as a primary corridor for travel and trade in an otherwise steep and challenging environment. Rising above the valleys, Table Mountain provides a significant landmark for those navigating the numerous gulches and creeks that feed into the larger river system.

The distribution of local names like Boneyard Gulch, First Crossing Gulch, and Morgan Creek suggests a history tied to early range use and prospector transit. While the map is largely defined by its natural hydrology, the presence of a Gravel Pit and several 4wd tracks indicates the intersection of resource extraction and forest management during the late twentieth century. This survey documents the boundary between Custer and Lemhi counties in a region shaped by narrow canyons and seasonal water flows such as Gooseberry Creek and Ellis Creek.