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1985 Map of Boulder West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Boulder settlement sits at the edge of a landscape defined by the convergence of mountain drainages and high ridges in Jefferson County. During the mid-1980s, this area served as a transition point between the developed valley and the extensive timberlands of the Deerlodge National Forest. The geography is carved by a complex network of waterways, most notably the Boulder River and the Little Boulder River, which are joined by numerous tributaries including Galena Gulch and Tesky Creek.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered across the terrain, with several Prospect sites located near Watson Gulch and Smith Creek. Distinctive landforms such as Pulpit Rock and Doe Ridge provide prominent landmarks for those navigating the backcountry. The map also traces a Pack Trail in the northwest, suggesting the continued importance of traditional mountain access routes even as modern forest management shaped the region's character.