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1977 Map of Silver Spur Ridge

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Silver Spur Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Columbia Ridge and Mc Guire Ridge dominate this section of the Nez Perce National Forest, where a network of trails reveals a history of backcountry habitation and resource extraction. The map documents numerous mining claims tucked into the drainages of Big Meadows Creek and Lake Creek, including the Hematite Mine, Gold Master Mine, and the Union Group Mines. These sites, along with the Dixie Royal Mine near the southern boundary, highlight the area's legacy of prospecting.

Evidence of Forest Service operations and mid-century recreation is visible at the Dixie Work Center and the Halfway House Campground. The presence of the Dixie Landing Strip and a Power Line cutting through the southern terrain shows the modernization of this remote landscape. Historical interest is furthered by the location of Johnsons Cabin (Site) near Fish Lake, marking an earlier era of settlement.