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2011 Map of Spades Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bradbury Mine and Dandy Mine anchor the northern reaches of this high-elevation landscape, documenting the legacy of mineral exploration in Kootenai County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges and drainages, including Deerfoot Ridge and Tenderfoot Ridge, which channel water into significant tributaries such as the Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. This 2011 survey shows the area's transition into a space primarily used for forestry and recreation, with Hudlow Camp serving as a localized point of interest within the forest service road system.

Transportation through this difficult geography relies on established routes like Hayden Creek Rd and Burnt Cabin Rd, which crest at Burnt Cabin Summit. The placement of the Burnt Cabin Mine near this summit suggests the historical importance of these high mountain passes for both resource extraction and transit. The map provides a detailed account of the local drainage basins, tracing the paths of Todd Creek, Mokins Creek, and the various forks of Hudlow Creek.