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2011 Map of Alta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The West Fork Bitterroot River carves a central corridor through this Bitterroot National Forest landscape, where the small settlement of Alta serves as a gateway to a historically significant mining and timber region. This 2011 survey documents a high concentration of mining activity along the river's tributaries, including the Copper Queen Mine and the Lucky Joe Mine. The industrial footprint extends to specific claims like the Sheep Creek Columbite Mine and several section-indexed operations such as the SE SW Section 3 Mine.

Beyond the riverbank, the terrain rises sharply toward prominent landmarks like Thunder Mountain and Than Wilkerson Ridge. Recreational use is noted at the Alta Campground, situated near the confluence of Hughes Creek. The map provides researchers with a detailed look at the network of forest roads, such as W Fork RD, which historically linked these remote mining operations to the larger Ravalli County economy.