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2020 Map of Elk Park Pass

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elk Park Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through the high country north of Butte, defining a landscape shaped by mining heritage and water management within the Deerlodge National Forest. At the southern edge of the quadrangle, the historic influence of the mining industry is evident near East Butte and the residential area of McQueen. The site of Columbia Gardens and its associated Columbia Gardens Water Supply represent a significant local landmark, once a premier destination for recreation in the region.

Transportation corridors follow the natural topography through Elk Park Pass, where the highway parallels Bison Creek. To the north, the small settlements of Woodville and Trask sit along the drainage, while the high peaks of Rampart Mountain tower over Horse Canyon. Local resource history is further highlighted by the Monitor Tunnel and various gulches like Fourth of July Gulch and Sawmill Gulch, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to both timber and mineral extraction.