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1982 Map of White Cloud Peaks

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of White Cloud Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through Custer County on this 1982 survey, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by its remote settlements and rich mining history. Along its banks and tributaries, you can find the riverside community of Clayton and the established stop at Robinson Bar. To the north, the historic mining district around Custer is detailed, featuring several notable operations such as the Sunbeam Mine and Lucky Boy Mine, which reflect the region's enduring mineral importance.

South of the river, the White Cloud Peaks and the Sawtooth Mountains dominate the horizon, framing the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Near the western edge, the town of Stanley serves as a gateway to Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Wilderness, while the Stanley Airport and Rough Creek Airport provide essential backcountry access. From the thermal waters of Sullivan Hot Springs to the high-elevation Washington Lake, the map documents a territory where recreational management and industrial resource extraction existed side-by-side.