1989 Map of War Eagle Mountain

About this map

War Eagle Mountain and Marshall Mountain anchor this high-altitude landscape within the Payette National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior shaped by historical extraction, featuring the Humboldt Mine and several Open Pit Mines concentrated near Wallis Cabin. A complex network of drainage basins defines the terrain, with California Creek and Union Creek flowing through steep canyons while the Secesh River winds through the southern meadows. The inclusion of the War Eagle Lookout suggests the importance of fire management and observation across these ridges in the late twentieth century. Local history is preserved in named landmarks like the Rye Patch, Kelly Meadows, and Floyd Meadows, marking clearings and grazing spots that provided essential breaks in the dense forest cover. This survey captures a moment of active resource management and mining activity in a high mountain environment.