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2011 Map of Potosi Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Potosi Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tobacco Root Mountains of Madison County define this high-altitude landscape, dominated by the peaks and drainages surrounding Potosi Peak. The area's legacy of extraction is evident through several marked workings, including the Potosi Peak Tungsten Mine and the Beulrh Mine, the latter of which features an associated settlement at the Beulrh Mine Camp near Mill Creek. This network of mountain mining operations is supported by a series of high-mountain reservoirs and lakes, such as Upper Branham Lake and Camp Creek Reservoir, which managed water flow for down-canyon use.

Thermal activity at Potosi Hot Springs and the nearby Potosi Campground highlight the area's recreational geography along South Willow Creek. The map details a complex system of Forest Service roads, such as Potosi Rd and 160, providing access to isolated features like the Bungalow Group and the New Deal Mine. These trails and roads connect the deep drainages of North Meadow Creek and Potosi Creek across ridges like Sureshot Ridge.