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2011 Map of Clancy

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Clancy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Clancy and the surrounding drainages in Jefferson County exhibit a landscape defined by its mining heritage and rugged terrain at the eastern edge of the Elkhorn Mountains. The map reveals a high density of mineral claims and named shafts, such as the Champion Mine and the Argonaut Mine, scattered across the gulches north and south of the primary settlement. The community of Alhambra is noted for the Alhambra Hot Springs Mine, while the central hub of activity remains near the Clancy Post Office and Clancy Vol Fire Company.

Water plays a critical role in the orientation of this area, with Prickly Pear Creek serving as the main corridor alongside numerous forks of Warm Springs Creek. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks like Shingle Butte and Lava Mountain, while the southern portion transitions into the open expanse of Elk Park. This survey documents the complex network of mountain roads and remote mine sites that have sustained this part of Montana for generations.