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1965 Map of Caboose Canyon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Caboose Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in southwestern Montana, where the topography is shaped by a complex network of canyons and drainages. The Peterson Ranch sits as a lonely outpost of settlement amid the high ridges, connected to the outside world by a system of rugged jeep trails that navigate the steep terrain. Water is the primary driver of life and activity here, evidenced by numerous named sources like Williamson Spring, Caboose Spring, and Continental Spring.

The presence of Prospects near Deadman Creek suggests a history of mineral exploration in these remote mountains. Major waterways such as Big Sheep Creek and Nicholia Creek carve through the landscape, creating deep features like Caboose Canyon and Patterson Canyon. This mid-century survey reveals an area primarily used for grazing and resource extraction, with the fine red lines of selected fence lines marking the management of the open range.