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1971 Map of Black Pine Ridge

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Black Pine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest covers this high-elevation landscape in Granite County during the early 1970s. The map is dominated by the massive north-south spine of the John Mountains, topped by Black Pine Ridge. This area was an active site for resource management and mining exploration, evidenced by the numerous Drill Holes, Mines, and Prospects scattered across the drainages.

Strategic vantage points like the Black Pine Lookout Tower near Black Pine peak provide a glimpse into the forest fire suppression infrastructure of the era. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of gulches including Arbuckle Gulch, Slussers Gulch, and Swensen Gulch, all feeding into the Upper Willow Creek system. A system of named trails, such as the Maloney Trail No 5 and Combination Trail No 3, offers a clear picture of the historic access routes used by foresters and miners alike before modern road expansion.