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1990 Map of White Monument

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of White Monument
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Hells Canyon defines the western edge of this landscape, where the Snake River is harnessed by the Hells Canyon Dam, creating the long expanse of the Hells Canyon Reservoir. The Idaho side of the canyon in Adams County is a vertical landscape of sharp ridges and deep gulches, including Haley Ridge and the prominent peak of White Monument.

Evidence of early 20th-century mining efforts is scattered across the Payette National Forest, including the Red Ledge Mine and the South Peacock Mine. The historic Helena (Site) marks a former habitation point near Kinney Point. Along the reservoir, flat river benches such as Eagle Bar and Big Bar provide a contrast to the surrounding terrain, while the Sheep Rock National Recreation Trail offers access to the high overlooks.