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2011 Map of Boulder West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Boulder townsite sits at the western edge of this Montana landscape, where the Boulder River cuts through a high-altitude mining district. This era of the terrain is defined by its deep extraction history, marked by numerous claims such as the Victory Mine, Saul's Claim Mine, and the May Day Mine. A unique intersection of industry and tourism appears at the Free Enterprise Health Mine and Campground, reflecting the local practice of using inactive mine shafts for therapeutic purposes.

The hydrologic network is dense, with the North Fork Little Boulder River and Little Boulder River winding through narrow corridors like Kilborn Gulch and Watson Gulch. Landmark features such as Pulpit Rock and the high elevation of Doe Ridge overlook a territory accessed by rugged local routes like Galena Gulch Rd and Cattle Drive Rd. Recreation and land management are visible at the Elder Creek Picnic Area and Galena Park, while the Crowley Dam on the Little Boulder River indicates the managed water resources essential for the region.