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1996 Map of Bearmouth

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

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Clark Fork cuts a deep path through this corner of Granite County, where industrial activity and mountain terrain converge. This 1996 survey highlights the area's mining history, specifically near the Bearmouth Prospect and scattered prospects along the river's edge. The landscape is heavily marked by the extraction of resources, including a large area of Tailings and a Gravel Pit located near the river bend.

South of the water, the Lolo National Forest covers the steep slopes leading up to Harvey Ridge. The intricate drainage system is defined by numerous gulches, such as Mc Knight Gulch and Dry Mulkey Gulch, which feed into the primary valley. This map is a record of the area before modern changes, documenting vital water sources like Bearmouth Spring and the complex network of pipelines that cross the rugged drainage basins.