2011 Map of Shoup

About this map

Spring Creek Mines and the Gregor Mine anchor this high-elevation landscape, where resource extraction and rugged terrain intersect. The settlement of Shoup is positioned near the Salmon River and China Gulch, marking a historic node of human activity in a region defined by complex drainage systems. Water sources are critical landmarks here, from the prominent Blue Nose peak area to isolated points like Valleaux Spring and Horsefly Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by the West Fork Bitterroot River and its numerous tributaries, including Boulder Creek and McKay Creek. A network of Forest Service development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 038, provides access to the high basins and gulches. The survey illustrates the persistence of mining heritage in Boulder Basin and Horsefly Gulch, where local landmarks like Sheepeater Point overlook the transition from the river valley to the mountain peaks.