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2014 Map of Delmoe Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Delmoe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Delmoe Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest, where a network of creeks and springs defines the remote terrain of Jefferson County. The map documents scattered residential sites and historic outposts like Pappas Place and Paul Place, while the settlement of Welch marks a node in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Topographical landmarks such as McClusky Mtn, Black Sheep Mtn, and the distinctive Spire Rock rise above the drainage basins of Homestake Cr and Big Pipestone Cr.

A notable characteristic of this area is the distribution of high-country meadows and flats, including Coyote Flat and Hatcher Flat, which provided critical grazing or camping ground in the forest. For the local historian or genealogist, the presence of named springs like Coyote Flat Spring and Pole Canyon Spring highlights the essential water sources that supported early land use in these mountain sections.