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1961 Map of Elk Gulch

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elk Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Brown Ranch sits at the heart of this high-country landscape, positioned near the drainage of Elk Gulch where the Beaverhead and Madison county lines meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain waterways, including Timber Creek, Cabin Creek, and the headwaters of Blacktail Deer Creek.

Mineral exploration is evident throughout the eastern slopes, particularly around Moose Creek, where several Prospects and an individual Prospect are recorded. This 1961 field-checked survey highlights the livestock and ranching infrastructure of the era, with fence lines delineated across the high elevations of Gordon 8478 and into Van Camp Canyon. The presence of these named landmarks and small-scale mining sites provides a clear look at the early 1960s land use in this part of Montana.