2011 Map of Osburn

About this map

The South Fork Coeur d'Alene River valley and the surrounding Bitterroot Mountains define this landscape, where early 21st-century mining operations and legacy settlements dot the terrain. Osburn sits at the southwestern edge, while the industrial imprint of the Silver Valley is evident through features like the Day Mine Tailings Dam near Ninemile Creek. The map documents a complex drainage system flowing through narrow gulches, many bearing names tied to the area's mineral-rich history such as Placer Gulch, California Gulch, and Missouri Gulch. Small clusters like Blackcloud and Bunn are situated along these steep drainages, connected by a network of forest and county roads including Beaver Creek Rd and Nine Mile Rd. From the high elevations of Dago Peak to the creek bottoms at Delta, the map captures the geographic intersection of Shoshone County's mining heritage and its modern land management.