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1961 Map of Butte South

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Butte South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Butte anchors the northern edge of this landscape, its industrial character marked by the Silver Bow Siding Chemical Plant and the intricate rail network of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Union Pacific lines. This survey captures a transitional moment for the region’s geography, where the urban outskirts of the mining city give way to the Deerlodge National Forest and the winding course of the Continental Divide.

Southward through the mountains, small outposts and railway points like Buxton, Feeley, and Woodin trace the transportation corridors toward Divide. Deep in the forest, landmarks such as Moose Town and the Feeley Sch offer specific points of interest for local historians, while prominent peaks like Timber Butte and Mount Humbug dominate the high country terrain. The map also meticulously records local resting places including Mt Moriah Cem and Holy Cross Cem.