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1996 Map of Elk Park Pass

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Elk Park Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Rampart Mountain and the high ridge of the Continental Divide dominate this 1990s terrain on the edge of the Jefferson Silver Bow line. The landscape reflects a complex history of resource extraction and religious devotion, most notably featuring the site of Our Lady of the Rockies overlooking the valley below. The transition from industrial activity to forest management is evident in the numerous prospects and mine dumps scattered throughout the Deerlodge National Forest, while the presence of a Tailings Pond near the Woodville Canyon marks the footprint of heavy mining operations.

Water management and transportation corridors define the central valley of Elk Park. The Bison Creek drainage supports features like the B and B Fish Pond and the Columbia Garden Water Supply, while the small settlements of Woodville and Trask anchor the travel routes near Elk Park Pass. This survey illustrates the delicate balance of land use between the Jefferson Ranger District and the industrial periphery of the nearby mining district.