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1988 Map of Maverick Mountain

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Maverick Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this high-altitude terrain, where the northern slopes of the Pioneer Mountains transition into a complex network of drainage basins. The landscape is centered on the prominent Maverick Mountain and the high ridge of Hole Divide, which separates the headwaters of numerous mountain streams. This late-1980s survey illustrates a wilderness being utilized for recreation, specifically noting the Maverick Mountain Ski Area situated on the eastern slopes above the valley floor.

Downstream from the rugged heights, the Grasshopper Creek valley provides a focal point for lower-elevation watercourses like Snyder Creek and Cottonwood Creek. Movement through this steep country is marked by a traditional Pack Trail system and unimproved roads, reflecting the era's balance of resource management and seasonal tourism. Local family names or pioneer identifiers are preserved in labels such as Kunselman Creek and Old Tim Creek, grounding the geography in regional history.