2011 Map of Saltese

About this map

Mining operations and historical mountain passes dominate this 2011 survey of the Montana-Idaho border region. The corridor along the Saint Regis River contains the primary settlements of Saltese, Bryson, and Taft, which historically served as vital stopping points along the transcontinental rail and road routes crossing the Bitterroot Range. The map reveals an extensive industrial history, with numerous extraction sites including the Silver Cable Mine, Last Chance Mine, and the Tarbox-Mineral King Mine dotting the drainages of West Fork Packer Creek and Dominion Creek. Topographical landmarks like Taft Summit and East Fork Pass delineate the challenging geography that shaped the area's development. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by the Saltese Cemetery, while named routes such as the Hiawatha and Hearst track through the high-elevation terrain near Hemlock Mountain and Bald Mountain.