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1985 Map of Bison Canyon

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Bison Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates this mid-1980s terrain in Jefferson County, where the high-altitude landscape is shaped by deep drainages and legacy industrial activity. The western edge of the map is defined by Elk Park and the distinct path of an Old Railroad Grade that follows the course of Bison Creek through the steep-walled Bison Canyon. This corridor provides a clear record of historical transportation routes through the mountains before modern realignments.

Resource extraction is evidenced by numerous Prospect labels and a Mine Shaft located near the headwaters of the Little Boulder River. The map also identifies high-elevation grazing or clearing sites such as Dunks Meadow and Berrys Meadows, alongside prominent peaks like Sullivan Mountain and Mount Pisgah. The presence of an Ice Pond near the rail grade further suggests the specialized localized industries that once thrived in these subalpine environments.