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1996 Map of Basin

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Basin serves as the primary hub of this high-country landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest, where the Boulder River meets Cataract Creek. The mid-1990s landscape is deeply marked by a legacy of hard-rock mining, evidenced by the high density of named workings scattered across the drainages. Significant operations like the Bullion Mine, Crystal Mine, and the Morning Mine follow the veins through complex terrain dominated by peaks like Jack Mountain and Rocker Peak.

Infrastructure in the canyon reflects both industrial utility and forest management, including the Electronic Site Lookout and the Sewage Disposal Ponds near the town site. For those interested in local heritage, the map identifies landmarks such as Indian Head Rock, the local Cemetery, and the Blue Bell Health Mine. From the remote Winter Camp in the northwest to the open spaces of Swede Park, the map documents the intersection of National Forest land and private claims in Jefferson County.