Pioneerville sits as a primary landmark in this landscape of the Boise Basin, characterized by an extensive history of mining and ranching. The terrain is defined by complex drainages and gulches, including Miller Gulch, Hall Gulch, and the curiously named Lager Beer Gulch. This map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the local mineral economy, with numerous sites clustered in the southeast. Significant industrial locations like the Washington Mill and the Washington Mine are clearly marked, alongside other named operations such as the Gambrinus Mine and Elkhorn Mine. The geography also includes Arbaugh Ranch near Grimes Creek, illustrating the coexistence of agricultural and extractive land use. Numerous watercourses, from Little Muddy Creek to Ross Fork, weave through the steep elevations toward summits like Wilson Peak.
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1894 · Idaho Basin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Garden Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Placerville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Pioneerville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Warm Springs Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Idaho City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Challis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Garden Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500