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2011 Map of White Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

White Mountain Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in this Mineral County terrain, overlooking a network of drainages that define the high country. The landscape is dominated by the confluence of numerous watercourses, including the north-flowing South Fork Fish Creek and the meandering Montana Creek. Settlement patterns are sparse, with the presence of named points like Lion Point and Hamilton Nine suggesting historic lookout sites or localized geographical reference points rather than established towns.

Several mountain springs, such as Yellowstone Spr and Cascade Spr, emphasize the hydrology that feeds the larger basins of Cache Creek and Wig Creek. Transportation through the area is limited to rugged corridors like Fish Cr Rd and Wig Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley floors. This survey reflects the character of the Bitterroot range, where the focus remains on wilderness management and fire observation rather than urban development.