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2020 Map of Argenta

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Argenta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Argenta sits at the base of the mountains in Beaverhead County, serving as a focal point for this high-altitude landscape. The settlement is positioned along the Argenta Rd, with the Argenta Cem nearby, providing a specific point of interest for those researching local family histories and early burials. The terrain is defined by a series of significant peaks and drainages, including Humbolt Mtn, Canyon Mtn, and Dutchman Mtn, much of which is contained within the Beaverhead National Forest.

Water sources are vital to this environment, evidenced by the numerous named springs and gulches such as Dutchman Spring, Albers Spring, and Frying-Pan Spring. The presence of Van Dyke Gulch and Quartz Hill suggests a history of resource extraction or prospecting common to this region of Montana. Downslope from the peaks, the landscape opens into Argenta Flats, where Rattlesnake Cr flows through the lower elevations.