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1965 Map of Elevation Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Elevation Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Gold mining history defines this rugged section of the Garnet Range where Granite, Missoula, and Powell counties meet. The settlement of Garnet stands as a focal point among numerous extraction sites, including the Nancy Hanks Mine and the Mountain View Mine. The map documents the legacy of nineteenth-century boomtowns through labels for Beartown, Reynolds City, and Yreka, alongside locations identified only as former sites like Springtown and Top O'Deep.

Drainages like First Chance Creek and Bear Creek cut through the timbered slopes of the Clearwater State Forest, illustrating the difficult terrain miners navigated between Anaconda Hill and Elevation Mountain. Small cemeteries, isolated cabins such as Summit Cabin, and a network of jeep trails connect these high-altitude workings, providing a detailed record of the region's industrial footprint and the scattered communities that supported it during Montana's mining era.