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1975 Map of Cornish Gulch

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Cornish Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Sapphire Mountains dominate this 1970s terrain, where the high-elevation drainages of Deerlodge National Forest feed the watershed of Rock Creek. The landscape is a network of named gulches, reflecting a history of resource extraction and mountain travel. Small-scale mining is evident at the Silver King Mine and various prospects scattered near Jimmy Lee Gulch and Quartz Gulch.

Evidence of local navigation and land use is found at Gillies Bridge and along the numerous jeep trails and trails that crisscross the slopes. The map traces the rugged geography from Ram Mountain down through the complex tributaries of the West Fork Rock Creek, including Bi-Metallic Gulch and Aurora Gulch. Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Squaw Rock Campground near the confluence of Stony Creek, providing a look at this Granite County wilderness before modern developments.