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1951 Map of Leesburg

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Leesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Leesburg anchors this 1951 survey of the Salmon River Mountains, illustrating a rugged landscape defined by its mining heritage and high-elevation ranching. The map details a period of transition for the region’s mineral industry, marking several significant operations as inactive, including the Haidee Mine, Italian Mine, and Ringbone Cayuse Mine. These sites, along with the Jureano Placer Diggings, trace the gold and cobalt extraction that shaped the local economy from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.

Deep in the drainage of Napias Creek and Arnett Creek, the map identifies the Blackbird Townsite, a critical focal point for mining families in the area. Further south, the Williams Creek Guard Station and Cougar Point Camp indicate the managed wilderness and forestry oversight of the Salmon River Mountains. Isolated homesteads like Leacock Ranch and Peterson Ranch sit tucked into the narrow valleys, representing the persistent agricultural efforts within this steep, creek-cut terrain.