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2011 Map of Superior

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Superior sits as a central hub along the Clark Fork river, where the valley floor meets a complex network of steep gulches and mountain peaks. The town's organization is defined by its proximity to the water and essential local services like the Superior Post Office and the Mineral County Fairgrounds. The map reveals a landscape deeply carved by drainage systems, from the northern Pardee Creek down to the southern reaches of Cedar Creek, illustrating how topography has dictated the placement of mountain roads like Mullan Rd and Old US Hwy 10.

Cultural landmarks such as the Superior Cemetery and the Superior Vol Fire Dept provide clear points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's footprint in the early 21st century. High-elevation features like Thompson Peak and Chimney Rock anchor the southern terrain, while numerous named drainages such as Spring Gulch and Whitemarsh Gulch suggest a history of resource management and local land use along the river corridor.