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1995 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Iron Mountain and the high ridges of the Nez Perce National Forest dominate this Idaho County landscape, reflecting a history of resource extraction and high-altitude livestock management. The presence of the Iron Crown Mine and significant Dredge Tailings near Big Elk Creek point to a legacy of mineral exploration and industrial change within the drainage systems. These features, along with names like Nugget Point and Nugget Creek, suggest the era of prospecting that shaped this part of the Clearwater Mountains.

Transportation through the area is defined by the Selway Elk City route and trails crossing O'Hara Saddle and Elk Summit. Local land use is evidenced by seasonal locations such as Cow Camp and Table Meadows, which indicate the importance of high-elevation grazing. The map also documents modern utility infrastructure with a designated Electronic Site near the mountain peak, while numerous protraction blocks and land tracts delineate the complex surveying of this federal forest land.