2020 Map of Leadore

About this map

Leadore stands at the base of the mountains where the Lemhi River meets Eighteenmile Creek. This high-altitude landscape is shaped by historical transit and ranching, evidenced by the convergence of the Old Hwy 28 and the remnants of the Railroad Canyon route. The map documents the overlap of public and private interests, with the boundaries of the Salmon National Forest defining the northern reaches, while legacy sites like the Old Leadore Ranger Station Rd and the Leadore Airport highlight the area's role as a regional hub. North of the primary settlement, Leadville and the Junction Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogists and local historians tracing early high-mountain communities. The drainage patterns of Texas Creek and Canyon Cr emphasize the importance of water management in this high-desert environment, where access roads like Adams Ranch Rd connect remote operations to the central valley.