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1991 Map of Pine Creek Rapids

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Pine Creek Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through the Salmon River Mountains in this 1991 survey, which captures a landscape defined by its mining history and wilderness conservation. The northeast corner is particularly concentrated with mineral claims, including the Gold Hill Mine, Kentucky Mine, and Clipper Bullion Mine situated along the river's bends. These sites, along with the Big Lead Mine further east, suggest a period of intensive prospecting in the Idaho backcountry before much of the territory was preserved within the Salmon National Forest.

Transitioning from industry to recreation, the map details the confluence of Panther Creek and the river, where the Clear Creek Recreation Site and Hot Springs are located. The western reaches are protected by the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, where terrain is navigated by the Gant Road and the Wagon Road. The presence of the Historical Marker and landmarks like Eagles Nest provide anchor points for those tracing the development of Idaho's wilderness frontiers.