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2011 Map of Elephant Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Heidelberg Mine and its associated upper workings sit high on the eastern slopes of this Lincoln County landscape, representing a significant mining footprint in the region. The map documents a complex network of high-altitude passes and peaks, including Milwaukee Pass and Saint Paul Pass, which serve as vital topographic markers. These features, along with Chicago Peak and Saint Paul Peak, define the divide between numerous drainage systems like East Fork Bull River and the various branches of Rock Creek.

Lower elevations and basins provide a stark contrast, where Rock Creek Meadows and Moran Basin indicate more navigable terrain. The presence of Big Cedar Gulch and numerous alpine water bodies such as Saint Paul Lake, Copper Lake, and Engle Lake highlights the glacially carved nature of this Montana wilderness. Forest service access is detailed via routes such as National Forest Development Road 150, which traces the contours of the drainage basins.