1957 Map of Warm Springs Point

About this map

Grimes Creek and Mores Creek define the drainage of this Idaho landscape, where mid-century surveying recorded a terrain shaped by mineral exploration and forestry. The presence of Tailings along the upper reaches of Grimes Creek, particularly near Monazite Gulch, indicates the scale of historic placer mining in this portion of the Boise National Forest. The map documents a network of primitive access points, including the Placer Trail and several prospects, alongside administrative markers like the Holcomb Guard Station in the south. Named drainages like Milk Ranch Gulch and Sawmill Gulch suggest early localized industries and livestock grazing patterns. High points such as Warm Springs Point overlook a complex system of gulches, including Rattlesnake Creek and Wild Horse Creek, providing a detailed view of the backcountry during the 1950s.