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1971 Map of Black Pine Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Black Pine Ridge dominates this 1970s survey within the Deerlodge National Forest, where the terrain of the John Long Mountains is meticulously charted. High-elevation landmarks like the Black Pine Lookout Tower oversee a landscape defined by steep drainages, including Arbuckle Gulch, Slussers Gulch, and Horse Canyon Creek.

The presence of scattered Mines, Drill Hole sites, and Prospects suggests the mining activity that historically drove exploration in this part of Granite County. A network of backcountry routes, such as the Black Pine Ridge Trail No 6 and Maloney Trail No 5, follows the ridgelines and creek beds. This map provides a clear picture of the land before modern intensive development, highlighting specific family-named features like Swensen Gulch and John Long Creek.