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2017 Map of Elkhorn

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elkhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Elkhorn sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape in the Boulder Mountains, marking a significant historic mining district within the boundaries of the Deerlodge National Forest and Helena National Forest. The settlement patterns here follow the steep drainages and mountain passes, with sites like Queen and the nearby Queen Gulch indicating the localized nature of early industrial activity. The map reveals a complex network of resource-extraction era naming conventions, visible in features such as Slaughterhouse Gulch, Ninety Cent Gulch, and Greyback Gulch.

High-elevation water sources including Hidden Lake, Tizer Lakes, and Glenwood Lake are situated beneath prominent summits like Elkhorn Peak and Crow Peak. These peaks overlook the strategic Radersburg Pass, which historically linked the surrounding valleys. The road network, including Elkhorn Rd and Tramway Rd, provides a trace of the infrastructure that once supported the mountain economy and remains essential for navigating this forested terrain.