1951 Map of Chimney Rock

About this map

Gallatin National Forest lands dominate this northern Park County landscape, which shows a transition from high peaks to the foothills and ranch lands below. The presence of the Hoffman School (Maxey School) and nearby operations like the Maxey Mines (Inactive) indicate a pocket of localized settlement and industry tied to the region's mineral resources. Evidence of early infrastructure is clear in the various water systems such as the Maxey Ditch and the Briscoe Highline Ditch, which redirect water through this terrain. Notable peaks including Canyon Mountain and Wineglass Mountain overlook the drainage of Strickland Creek and Eagle Creek. The presence of the Chimney Rock (Aband) label and established homesteads like the Blome Ranch and Nesbit Ranch provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of this mountain territory.