1996 Map of Cornish Gulch

About this map

The Sapphire Mountains dominate this 1990s landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest. This region is defined by an intricate network of drainages and canyons, where Rock Creek and Stony Creek serve as primary watercourses. The presence of the Silver King Mine and numerous unnamed Prospects throughout the gulches point to the area's legacy of mineral exploration. High points like Ram Mountain and the distinctive Squaw Rock overlook a terrain marked by deep ravines such as Cornish Gulch and Windlass Gulch. Human presence is concentrated around specific access points like Gillies Bridge and the Squaw Fork Rental Cabin, which sit at the intersection of forest roads and traditional creek crossings. This survey captures the Forest Service's management of the timber and mineral resources at the close of the twentieth century.