2011 Map of Kelly Mountain

About this map

The gold mining history of Idaho County is etched into the landscape surrounding Seaburg, where numerous named lode and placer claims follow the drainage of Robbins Creek and its tributaries. This 2011 survey details a network of historic mine sites, including the Black Bear Mine, Mother Lode Mine, and the Poorman Mine, many of which date back to the region's early prospecting rushes. The terrain is marked by high-altitude features like Looking Glass Butte and Kelly Mountain, with deep incisions from the Salmon River and French Creek. Travel through this remote backcountry relies on Forest Service routes such as Natl Forest Develop Road 207 RD and the historic Florence Rd. Along the river, localized landmarks like Manring Bridge and the Howard Ranch provide evidence of early 20th-century habitation and infrastructure in a wilderness area shaped by both the mining industry and the formidable river canyon topography.