1962 Map of Butte
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
The Continental Divide snake-like through this 1962 terrain, separating the headwaters of the Missouri River from the westward-flowing Clark Fork. In this era, the region remains defined by its industrial and extraction heritage, anchored by Butte and the smelting hub of Anaconda. The map illustrates a complex network of transportation, where the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads follow the river valleys, connecting remote mountain outposts like Bearmouth and Garrison. High-elevation landmarks such as Mount Haggin and the Flint Creek Range dominate the center, while vast protected lands including the Deer Lodge National Forest and Lolo National Forest cover the timbered slopes. This survey captures a moment when mining and rail transit still dictated the geography of western Montana, from the capital at Helena to the valley of Missoula.
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