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2011 Map of Johnson Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Johnson Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations dominate the high ridges of Idaho County in this 2011 survey, particularly around the southern peaks. Clusters of extraction sites like the Sherman-Howe Mine, Golden Anchor Mine, and Kimberly Mine suggest a landscape deeply shaped by the search for mineral wealth. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, stretching from the Salmon River canyon floor at Indian Crossing up to the high prominence of Marshall Mountain and Johnson Butte.

Remote infrastructure serves both fire management and recreation, evidenced by the Black Butte Lookout in the northwest and the California Creek Bar Campground along the river. Notable saddles and ridges, such as Beartrap Saddle and Skoug Ridge, provide the only natural passage through this complex terrain. The presence of the Leadville Mine and Alberta Mine further illustrates the historical intensity of prospecting in the region.