1995 Map of Barker

About this map

Hughesville and Barker sit deep in the forested canyons of the Little Belt Mountains on this mid-1990s survey. These settlements, located at the intersection of Dry Fork Belt Creek and McKay Gulch, reflect the area's industrial legacy within the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The landscape is dominated by high-altitude features like Sawmill Ridge and Hoover Ridge, while signs of mineral extraction remain visible through labels for a Mine and a Tailings Pond near the town sites. For genealogists and local historians, the Barker Cem provides a specific point of interest near the confluence of Gold Run Creek. The intricate drainage system, including Sawmill Creek and Spruce Creek, defines the narrow valleys where mining operations once concentrated on the border of Cascade and Judith Basin counties.