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1971 Map of Battle Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Battle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Helena National Forest lands dominate this 1971 topographical survey of the divide between Meagher and Broadwater counties. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Grassy Mountain and the prominent peak of Battle Mountain, where steep drainage systems like Battle Creek and Faulkner Creek flow toward the lower basins. The presence of the Grass Mountain Ski Area and the Skiway Campground along Castle Fork indicates the area's development as a mid-century recreational destination within the national forest.

A network of high-altitude paths, including a Pack Trail and Jeep Trail, provides the primary access through these high-elevation woods, connecting landmarks like Klondike Pass to the valleys below. The map captures a moment when traditional land use—typified by remote trails and named springs—interfaced with growing public forest infrastructure. Hydrological features like Sixteenmile Creek and Deep Creek anchor the corners of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex watershed of this mountainous Montana interior.