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2011 Map of Sand Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mica Mountain and Sand Mountain anchor this rugged stretch of Latah County, defined by the winding drainages of the Palouse River and its numerous tributaries. The landscape is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, with several named mining operations concentrated in the southern reach of the quadrangle. Operations such as the Luella Mine, Last Chance Mine, Olson Mine, and Doer Mine are situated near the headwaters of Schwartz Creek, suggesting a historic pocket of mineral interest in the hills.

The drainage network is exceptionally dense, featuring steep gulches like Strychnine Ridge and Hoodoo Gulch. Waterways such as the North Fork Palouse River and Big Sand Creek carve through the terrain, joined by smaller, curiously named forks like Piccolo Creek, Torpid Creek, and Secunda Creek. These features, alongside the Bonami Number 1 Mine to the west, reflect a territory where geography and industry have long been intertwined.