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1968 Map of Horse Heaven Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Horse Heaven Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Horse Heaven Mine and its associated Tailings occupy a critical industrial corner of this Jefferson County landscape, situated just below the heights of Horse Heaven Mountain. This area, mapped in the late 1960s, is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and named landmarks that reflect a history of mining and livestock grazing. Numerous springs provide life-giving water to the terrain, including Sand Spring, Buttercup Spring, and several unnamed Springs found at the heads of canyons.

Transportation through the draws of Muddy Creek, Amity Creek, and Hawley Canyon relies on an extensive system of Jeep Trails and standard Trails rather than paved roads. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent summits like Coyote Mountain and a series of high points including Randle Butte, Hunt Butte, and Sugarloaf Butte. Local history and geology researchers will find the specific drainage patterns of Studhorse Canyon and Wyman Canyon particularly useful for orienting the landscape's historical usage.