2017 Map of Butte North

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high country north of the famed copper mining city, framing a landscape defined by industrial history and steep mountain terrain. The historic mining settlements of Walkerville, Centerville, and Meaderville are clustered at the edge of the urban grid, while Montana Tech of the Univ of Montana (formerly the School of Mines) sits at the base of Big Butte. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and gulches, such as Oro Fino Gulch and Beer Straight Gulch, that once bustled with activity. To the north, the Deerlodge National Forest provides a stark contrast with its managed wilderness, featuring the Moulton Reservoir Number One and a series of rugged drainage paths including Italian Gulch and Deep Canyon. This area represents the intersection of one of the world's most significant mining districts with the expansive natural geography of the Rocky Mountains, traced here through modern infrastructure and historic place names.