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2011 Map of Cable Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cable Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The rugged drainage basins of Libby Creek and Big Cherry Creek define this section of the Cabinet Mountains, where the legacy of Montana's mineral exploration is written into the terrain. Mining operations like the Cherry Creek Mill Mine, Big Cherry Creek Mine, and the high-elevation Half Moon Mine near Cable Mountain are recorded alongside a complex network of forest development roads. These routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 278 Rd, navigate the steep drainages between Big Hoodoo Mountain and McDonald Mountain.

A notable historical marker is the site of Old Town situated along the lower reaches of Libby Creek, providing a reference point for early settlement patterns in the Kootenai National Forest region. The map also traces numerous tributaries such as Poorman Creek, Midas Creek, and Leigh Creek, illustrating the intricate water system that once supported local industry and gold prospecting efforts throughout the Cabinet Range.