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1958 Map of Avon

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Avon serves as a central hub along the Northern Pacific railroad corridor, where the Little Blackfoot River meets Spotted Dog Creek. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by its mining heritage and agricultural operations, notably the Shearing Plant situated near Homestead Gulch. To the northeast, the remnants of Blackfoot City (Ghost Town) lie within the Helena National Forest, marking a former pulse of activity near the Continental Divide.

The terrain transitions from the broad Avon Valley to the surrounding peaks of Gravely Mountain and Luke Mountain. Evidence of mineral extraction is widespread, from the Gimlet Mine to various Placer Mines found along Ophir Creek and Carpenter Creek. The presence of small family-named landmarks like Mc Donald Creek and Dave Gulch offers valuable context for those tracing local homesteading and land use patterns.