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1963 Map of Ziegler Basin

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ziegler Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The East Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this high-altitude landscape within the Challis National Forest. Mining activity is represented by the Mule Shoe Mine near the northern boundary, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a series of high basins and drainages, including Woods Basin, Joe Jump Basin, and Ziegler Basin. This 1963 survey illustrates a wilderness primarily accessible by primitive routes, featuring numerous trails and jeep trails that navigate the steep breaks between water sources like LMB Spring and Marco Spring.

The map reveals an intricate network of narrow gulches and canyons, such as Cherry Gulch, Monument Gulch, and Spud Canyon, which feed into the river system. These features, along with named peaks and ridges, provided essential orientation for early surveyors and prospectors working in Custer County. The documentation of ephemeral water sources and seasonal drainages like Dry Hollow reflects the topographical challenges of this high-country environment.