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1952 Map of Burns Mountain

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Burns Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Argenta Flats and the surrounding high country of Beaverhead County define this landscape as it was documented in the early 1950s. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and springs, including Maggie Spring, Albers Springs, and the uniquely named School Section Spring. These water points were critical to the livestock operations that dotted the region, evidenced by the presence of several established homesteads such as the Christensen Ranch, Hans Dons Ranch, and the John Shaffner Ranch.

Infrastructure in this era remained sparse, consisting largely of a telephone line and the Big Hole Road skirting the flats. Landmark peaks like Timber Butte and Burns Mountain overlook Ermont Gulch, while the Tenmile House serves as a notable waypoint for travelers. The presence of the Dillon Reservoir and the Jeep Trail reflects the managed utility of this mountain environment for local ranching and water management.