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2011 Map of Black Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Butte rises as a central landmark in this Jefferson County landscape, overseeing a terrain defined by historical ranching and a dense concentration of mining operations. To the south and east, the map reveals a sophisticated mineral district featuring numerous named workings such as the Golden Mine, Sunlight Mine, Examiner Mine, and the Carbonate Mine. These sites, alongside many section-specific mines, indicate a significant legacy of extraction that shaped the local economy and settlement patterns.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landholdings through named properties like Whitehall Ranch, Forcella Ranch, and Correa Ranch. The presence of the Old Whitehall Cemetery north of the Interstate 90 corridor provides a vital link to the area's early residents. Water management is evident through the Whitetail Ditch, which supports the agricultural base near the Whitetail Deer Creek drainage, while the Jefco Skypark Airport reflects more modern transportation infrastructure serving the Whitehall vicinity.