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1996 Map of Doherty Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Doherty Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Boulder River carves a winding path through this corner of Jefferson County, defining a landscape where industrial extraction meets the protected boundaries of the Deerlodge National Forest. To the west, the forest edge runs near Black Canyon, while the eastern terrain is dominated by the prominent peak of Doherty Mountain and the high ground of Red Hill.

Evidence of local resource use is scattered across the topography, from a Gravel Pit along the river to Prospects and a Quarry in the foothills. The presence of a Tailings Pond and a crossing Pipeline suggests a landscape managed for both utility and conservation during the late 20th century. Numerous drainages such as South Fork Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Mc Kanna Creek feed into the river basin, while landmarks like Sheep Rock and Negro Hollow provide distinctive reference points for local researchers and hikers.