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1963 Map of Copper Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Copper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape of Madison County, where mountain peaks give way to deep drainages and early industrial development. The 1963 survey records a working landscape shaped by mining and water management, notably the Vigilante Canal following the lower contours. Hard-rock mining history is evident at the Toledo Mine and Smuggler Mine, which sit tucked into the steep slopes above the forest floor.

Deep valleys like Ramshorn Creek and Bivens Creek serve as the primary corridors for transportation and early recreation, evidenced by the Mill Creek Campground and Balanced Rock Campground. The terrain is marked by specific family-named and descriptive landmarks, from the prominence of Copper Mountain to the sharp descents of Wakefield Gulch and Australia Gulch, revealing a network of jeep trails and footpaths used by miners and foresters alike.