2020 Map of Star Hope Mine

About this map

Star Hope Mine serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, positioned within the Star Hope Gulch drainage. This 2020 map illustrates a complex intersection of public lands, where the Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest meet along the ridge lines of the Pioneer Mountains. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, with peaks such as Glide Mtn and Scorpion Mtn rising above deep drainages like Muldoon Canyon and Garfield Canyon. This area remains largely undeveloped, characterized by a network of seasonal routes and high-altitude water sources. The drainage patterns are intricate, featuring the branching headwaters of Copper Creek and its various forks, including the N Fork Little Copper Cr. For researchers, the map details the exact positioning of Mormon Hill and numerous springs like Mandolin Spring that sustained earlier land use in the shadow of the White Mountains.