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1943 Map of Jarbidge

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Jarbidge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Jarbidge sits at the heart of this 1943 survey, a high-altitude mining settlement carved into the deep canyons of the Humboldt National Forest. The map documents a rugged extractive landscape where numerous gulches—such as Bonanza Gulch, Success Gulch, and Bluster Gulch—point to the area's gold and silver mining heritage. Significant industrial sites are clearly marked, including the Altitude Mine, Rex Mine, and the Norman Mines further south near Slide Rock Ridge.

Beyond the mining activity, the map reveals a remote ranching and forest-service presence, with Larios Ranch and Ward Ranch positioned along Larios Creek and Caw Creek. The intricate drainage system of the Jarbidge River and the East Fork Jarbidge River dominates the topography, flowing north toward the Idaho border. Peaks like Jarbidge Pk and the Matterhorn tower over the terrain, while landmarks like the Mahoney Ranger Sta and Perkins Cabin indicate the sparse human footprint in this wilderness during the mid-20th century.