2011 Map of Montezuma

About this map

Montezuma sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Snake River and Peru Creek meet amidst a dense concentration of mining claims. The area is defined by its deep extraction history, evidenced by dozens of named sites like the Pennsylvania Mine, Independence Mine, and the Silver Spoon Mine. These operations follow the jagged contours of Silver Mountain and Decatur Mountain, while the massive Harold D Roberts Tunnel bores through the rock underneath. High-altitude travel is marked by routes over Argentine Pass and Webster Pass, connecting the mining districts across the Continental Divide. Water management is also prominent, with the Murry Dam and Murry Reservoir positioned near the headwaters, while natural features like Soda Spring and Shelf Lake highlight the complex hydrology of the high basins.