2011 Map of Yellowjacket

About this map

Yellowjacket Mine and the nearby Yellowjacket Ranch anchor this high-elevation landscape in Lemhi County, reflecting a history of mineral extraction and remote habitation. The map reveals a cluster of mining activity concentrated in the northern portion of the quadrangle, connected by the Mine Spur Yellowjacket and Yellowjacket Rd. Evidence of the area's geological character is found in the scattered operations of the Red Jacket Mine, Columbia Mine, and Tin Cup Mine, all situated among deep drainages like Van Horn Gulch and Slaughterhouse Gulch. The southern terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the wide sweep of Camas Creek and the notable Hot Springs near Forge Creek. This survey provides a clear view of the forest service infrastructure, including Nat For Dev Rd 112, as it winds through the drainage basins of Hoodoo Creek and Yellowjacket Creek.