1967 Map of Sun Valley

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The silver and lead mining heritage of the Sawtooth National Forest is on full display in this mid-century record of the Wood River Valley. While Sun Valley and Ketchum are established as growing recreation hubs, the eastern ridges are dominated by an extensive network of mining operations. Significant sites include the Triumph Mine, North Star Mine, and the Independence Mine, alongside specialized infrastructure like the Pierce Tunnel and Tailings Pond. This landscape illustrates the transition of the region, where industrial extraction once sat directly adjacent to early ski developments on Ruud Mountain and Dollar Mountain. The Union Pacific railroad corridor follows the Big Wood River, providing the vital transportation link that historically served both the valley's ore exports and its emerging tourism industry.