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1991 Map of Henderson Ridge

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Henderson Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Taylor Creek Mine sits nestled in the northern reaches of this high-elevation terrain where the Montana-Idaho state line meets the boundary of Ravalli and Lemhi Counties. This landscape is defined by the intersection of the Bitterroot National Forest and the Salmon National Forest, divided by the prominent spine of Henderson Ridge. The map detail reveals a remote network of drainages and springs, including Muleshoe Springs and the aptly named Tincan Spring, which supported early travelers and pack animals along the Muleshoe Trail.

Evidence of human habitation and activity is sparse but significant, centered on the Henderson Cabin and the various pack trails that navigate the steep ridgelines. Water sources like Hughes Creek and Indian Creek carve deep through the forested slopes, while landmarks such as Irishmans Rock provided distinct navigational points for those traversing the Salmon River mountains in the late twentieth century.