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1995 Map of Castle Town

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Castle Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Castle Mountains dominate this 1995 revision of Meagher County, revealing a landscape defined by its mining heritage and rugged drainage networks. At the center of the district lies Castle Town, once a bustling silver camp, accompanied by the nearby Castle Cem and the settlement of Robinson. The map meticulously details the industrial footprint of the era, marking the Cumberland Mine, Lucky Dollar Mine, and Yellowstone Mine along the steep slopes.

Transport and water management are evident through the Old Grade Railroad and a complex system of creeks such as Alabaugh Creek and Fourmile Creek. Higher elevations feature landmarks like Castle Mountain and the Belle of the Castle Mine, while the southern reaches follow the South Fork Smith River. This survey, updated from 1971 aerial photography, serves as a precise guide to the legacy of the Lewis and Clark National Forest mining districts.