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1952 Map of Argenta

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Argenta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Argenta sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the remnants of a prolific mining district in the Pioneer Mountains. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's industrial past, featuring a dense concentration of named workings including the Tuscarora Mine, Mauldin Mine, and the Ferdinand Mine. A notable cultural landmark is the Site of Saltman Smelter, which points to the early processing of ore extracted from the nearby slopes.

Beyond the town, the terrain transitions into the Beaverhead National Forest, where the higher elevations are defined by peaks like Humbolt Mountain and Dutchman Mountain. This map captures the intersection of mining history and high-altitude ranching, evidenced by the presence of Meine Cow Camp and the Fabac Ranch near the gulches. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Argenta Cemetery and the various springs, such as Albers Spring, that supported life in this corner of Montana.