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2014 Map of Argenta

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Argenta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Argenta sits at the base of the Pioneer Mountains, serving as a focal point for this survey of southwestern Montana. The settlement is positioned along Rattlesnake Cr, where the mountainous terrain of the Beaverhead National Forest transitions into the broad Argenta Flats. The landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and peaks, such as Quartz Hill and Humbolt Mtn, which long drew interest for their geological potential.

Evidence of early habitation and land use is preserved through labels like the Argenta Cem and various named water sources including Cave Gulch Spring and Dexter Gulch. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, from Good Friday Gulch to Frying Pan Basin, suggest a history of prospecting and ranching. The presence of Long John Rd and Argenta Rd illustrates the primary corridors connecting these remote mountain drainages to the valley floor.