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1960 Map of Grouse

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Grouse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Antelope Valley serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, where the small community of Grouse sits alongside Antelope Creek. The map documents a transition from active ranching and community life to archaeological traces of the mining era, evidenced by the presence of the Grouse Sch and Antelope Cem contrast against the nearby Era (Site) and Martin (Site). These former settlements were likely tied to the cluster of mineral claims in the southeastern hills, including the Reliance Mine, St Louis Mine, and the Golden Chariot Mine.

High-altitude terrain like Timbered Dome and Bear Creek Summit defines the landscape, which is partitioned by the Challis National Forest and Salmon National Forest boundaries. The map records various transportation markers of the period, from the Scott Airstrip to the more primitive Jeep Trail winding through Hooley Canyon, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure supporting the remote ranches and mines of Butte and Custer counties.