2011 Map of Ross Peak

About this map

Ross Peak and Gunsight Peak dominate this corner of Elmore County, defining a landscape shaped by high alpine basins and a complex drainage network. The presence of the Red Horse Mine on the eastern edge of the quadrangle points to the mining history that has long drawn prospectors to these mountains. This map documents a wilderness character where names like Camp Gulch and Fern Gulch suggest early temporary settlements or landmarks along the many waterways. The high country is dotted with small mountain basins including Bass Lakes, Goat Lake, and Grouse Lakes, which serve as the headwaters for a web of streams such as Willow Creek and Heather Creek. This 2011 survey records the modern state of these remote resource-rich lands and their seasonal access routes.