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2011 Map of Rainbow Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dewey Mine and Sunnyside Mine anchor the eastern industrial landscape of this Valley County terrain, reflecting a legacy of mountain extraction. Centered near Roosevelt Lake, the map traces the intricate drainage of Monumental Creek and its many tributaries like Trap Creek and Annie Creek. The presence of the Twentieth Century Mill along the Nat For Dev Rd 375 corridor underscores the remote milling operations required in this high-elevation environment.

Prominent peaks dominate the horizons, including Thunder Mountain, Lightning Peak, and the namesake Rainbow Peak. These landmarks, along with Gold Ridge and Suicide Rock, provide a clear view of the complex topography that historically challenged prospectors and foresters alike. The map also captures several mining sites and small watercourses like Dynamite Creek and Little Indian Creek, documenting the intersection of natural hydrology and human enterprise in the Idaho interior.