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1995 Map of Moose Butte

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Moose Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest dominates this mid-1990s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its deep river drainages and mineral history. The Red River and its major tributaries, the Middle Fork Red River and South Fork Red River, carve through high terrain anchored by Moose Butte and Porters Mountain. These waterways were central to the local economy and movement during the late 20th century.

Legacy mining operations are evident with the inclusion of the Old Portland Mine and Gallagher Mine, providing valuable data for those researching the extraction history of this Idaho County region. The solitary Little Ponderosa Ranch stands as a notable point of habitation amidst the steep slopes of the Elk City Red River Ranger District, where numerous named drainages like Shissler Creek and Haus Creek feed into the river system.