1961 Map of Dickie Peak

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Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape in the early 1960s, serving as the rugged spine between Deerlodge National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest. This region, split by the Deer Lodge and Silver Bow County line, is defined by its deep mining and ranching heritage. Local extraction is evidenced by the Hungry Hill Mine, Mary Ann Mine, and the specifically named Pine Dale Cow Cabin Mine. Small pockets of activity like French Town and Johnson Park sit among a dense network of gulches and creeks, including German Gulch and French Gulch. The presence of several meadows and lakes, such as Selway Meadows and Fish Lake, suggests a landscape used for seasonal grazing and wilderness access during this era of forest management.