1951 Map of Chimney Rock

About this map

The high peaks of Gallatin National Forest dominate this early 1950s survey of the Montana interior, where the extraction of coal and the management of water define the local geography. In the western reaches, the industrial history of the Maxey family is evident at the Maxey Mines (Inactive) and the Maxey Mine (Abandoned), which sit near the Hoffman School (Maxey School). The landscape transitions from the heights of Wineglass Mountain and Canyon Mountain down to the ranching operations at Blome Ranch and Nesbit Ranch. Water management for the valley below is highlighted by an intricate system of canals including the Briscoe Ditch, Highline Ditch, and the Park Branch Canal. Prominent geological landmarks such as Chimney Rock and The Hogback provide a framework for understanding the complex terrain north of Antelope Butte.