1963 Map of Meyers Cove

About this map

Meyers Cove sits at the convergence of high-altitude drainages within the Challis National Forest and Salmon National Forest. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals an era of mineral exploration in the Salmon River mountains, most notably at the Red Spar Mine and Big Lead Mine along Fluorspar Ridge. A rugged Jeep Trail provides the primary access through Fluorspar Gulch, following the winding path of Camas Creek as it carves through the steep Idaho landscape. The map captures a high-desert mountain environment defined by named drainages like Martindale Creek, Melville Creek, and Little White Goat Creek. Small-scale mining operations and prospects are scattered throughout the northern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the mid-century intersection of federal forest management and private resource extraction in Lemhi County.