1957 Map of Hawley Mountain

About this map

Hawley Mountain dominates the landscape of this 1950s survey, rising sharply above the Wet Creek Valley and the expansive Mulkey Bar. This high-altitude region of Butte and Custer Counties is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Little Lost River and Big Lost River, where the Challis National Forest boundary meets the open Mud Flats. The map reveals a network of high-country thoroughfares such as Summit Road and Pass Creek Road, which provided vital access through the Little Pah Simeroi Mountains for early ranchers and foresters. Local history is etched into the landscape through labels like Massacre Creek and Donkey Hills, alongside numerous springs including Magpie Springs and Squaw Springs, illustrating the critical role of water sources in this arid mountainous interior.