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2001 Map of Austin

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Austin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The settlement of Austin lies at the heart of this landscape, situated near the headwaters of Greenhorn Creek and Rattlesnake Creek. This area of Montana, documented here at the turn of the 21st century, is characterized by a dense network of gulches and ridges that speak to its mineral history. Numerous Prospect and Prospects markers are scattered across the terrain, particularly around Sitzer Gulch and St Louis Gulch, indicating a legacy of resource extraction.

Community life is anchored by landmarks like the Birdseye School near Sevenmile Creek and a small Cem overlooking Silver Creek. The topography is defined by notable elevations such as Dreadnaught Hill, Iron Ridge, and War Eagle Hill, with industrial infrastructure like a pipeline and Tailings piles cutting through the high country. This map offers a detailed view of the Helena National Forest and the Helena Ranger District, where the intersection of natural drainage and historic mining activity remains clearly visible.