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1989 Map of Dunkleberg Creek

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Dunkleberg Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mining and timber operations define the landscape along the border of Granite and Powell Counties in the late 1980s. High-altitude extraction is evident through numerous Mine Shafts, Adits, and Prospects scattered across the ridges, most notably the Forest Rose Mine situated above Dunkleberg Creek. The presence of the Douglas Creek GS Station and the sprawling Deerlodge National Forest boundary indicates the area's importance for land management and resource protection during this era.

Transportation through the northern valley is anchored by the Clark Fork river, where an Old Railroad Grade and the settlement of Jens mark the path of historical movement through the mountains. Water management for local operations is represented by the Goldberg Reservoir to the south. The map provides a detailed look at the drainage networks of Hoover Creek, Perkins Creek, and Griffin Creek, illustrating how the terrain transitions from steep mining prospects to the river valley floor.