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1956 Map of Lemhi

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lemhi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fort Lemhi Monument and the Sacajawea Monument anchor the historical landscape of this valley during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Tendoy sits at the base of the Beaverhead Mountains, where Agency Creek meets the Lemhi River. This area serves as a vital corridor between the high peaks and the river valley, evidenced by the scattered prospects, a sawmill, and a fish hatchery that supported the local economy.

Further south, the small community of Lemhi and its neighboring cemetery are positioned near the Lehmi Range. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage systems like Hayden Creek and McDevitt Creek, while the Salmon National Forest encompasses the high country. Of particular note for genealogists is the specific location of a grave marked on the slopes above the river, alongside named landmarks like Ramsey Mountain and Baldy Basin.