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2013 Map of Mastodon Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mastodon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hoyt and the riverside settlement of Ethelton sit along the southern edge of this Idaho mountain landscape, where the Saint Joe River flows through the St. Joe National Forest. The terrain is defined by a series of high summits, including Mastodon Mtn and Foolhen Mtn to the north, which give way to deep drainage systems like Slate Creek and Daisy Gulch.

Local history is preserved in the naming of landmarks and small holdings such as Stanley Ranch and Hamilton Gulch. Evidence of the area's early transit and forestry access is found along Siberts Old River Rd and NFD 50 Rd, which follow the river valley. The map documents a classic mountain-and-river economy, showing how early outposts were established at the base of prominent peaks like Hunters Peak and Dunn Peak.