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2014 Map of Castle Town

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Castle Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Castle Mountains dominate this high-elevation Montana landscape, providing the backdrop for the historic settlement of Castle Town. Located in the heart of the Lewis & Clark National Forest, this area reflects a legacy of high-country activity where early prospectors and settlers navigated the difficult terrain of Yankee Jim Ridge and Stonehorse Ridge. The presence of the Castle Cem near the townsite offers a point of interest for genealogists tracing families from this remote mountain community.

Water sources are abundant throughout the quadrangle, with drainage provided by Boulder Cr, Alabaugh Cr, and Warm Springs Cr. Elevations reach their peak at Castle Mtn, while lower settlements like Robinson are connected by forest routes such as Nat For Dev Rd 581. The topography is marked by distinctive features like Castle Lake and the high spine of Chicken Ridge, illustrating the geological complexity of the Meagher County backcountry.