1952 Map of Argenta

About this map

The mining settlement of Argenta serves as the focal point for this mid-century look at the eastern foothills of the Beaverhead National Forest. At the time of this 1952 field check, the district's industrial past and present are recorded through an extensive network of claims and workings, including the Mauldin Mine, the Ferdinand Mine, and the Site of Seligman Smelter. The landscape is a mix of high-altitude mining operations and rangeland, with Quartz Hill and Humbolt Mountain rising above the lower Argenta Flats. Moving east, the terrain transitions into the Frying Pan Basin and the open flats around Bell Ranch. The map also captures the Argenta Cem and high-country landmarks like Meine Cow Camp, providing a detailed look at the local geography before many of these smaller operations and camps faded into the wider wilderness of Dutchman Mountain.