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1988 Map of Mount Tahepia

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mining operations and alpine hydrology define this section of the Beaverhead National Forest in the late 1980s. High-elevation extraction sites concentrated around Sheriff Mountain and Lion Mountain include the Hecla Mines, Cleve Mine, and Franklin Mine, while scattered shafts and adits indicate a landscape thoroughly prospected for its mineral wealth. This industrial activity exists alongside a network of high-country lakes, with Tahepia Lake and Waukena Lake situated just below the dramatic peaks of Mount Tahepia and Mount Alverson.

The presence of Sappington and several named hills like Barbour Hill suggest established footholds for monitoring the surrounding drainages. Water flows out from the highlands via Trapper Creek and Rock Creek, which are navigated by a network of pack trails. This survey captures a specific moment in the land use of the Beaverhead range, balancing active resource extraction with the preservation of remote water bodies like Tendoy Lake and Rainbow Lake.