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2011 Map of Dick Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ward Lode Mine and a series of extraction sites including the Upper Dick Creek Mine and Lower Dick Creek Mine define the industrial history of this high-elevation terrain in Missoula County. The 2011 survey reveals a landscape where mining operations were deeply integrated with the drainages of Dick Creek and Johny Creek. The geography is characterized by several distinct water bodies such as Skookum Lake, Marys Pond, and Duffy Lake, which are situated among significant landforms like Lantern Ridge and Pyramid Buttes.

Transport through this part of the Bitterroot range is facilitated by routes such as Elk Meadows Rd, which provides access to the high-country Elk Meadows. The complex network of creeks, including the South Fork Lolo Creek and Brushy Fork, indicates a watershed that has historically supported both resource extraction and backcountry recreation. This map provides a clear record of the relationship between industrial exploration and the natural hydrology of the Montana-Idaho border region.