2020 Map of Elkhorn

About this map

Elkhorn sits at the center of this mountain landscape, a focal point for the mining and ranching history of Jefferson County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and high points, including Elkhorn Peak and Crow Peak, which divide the waters of Prickly Pear Cr from Elkhorn Cr. This area shows clear evidence of its industrial past with the Iron Mine located near Rabbit Gulch, while name-heavy features like Slaughterhouse Gulch and Ninety Cent Gulch suggest the grit of early prospectors. The map reveals how the geography is parsed into the Helena National Forest and Deerlodge National Forest, with significant transportation routes like Diego Town Rd and Tramway Rd providing access to high-altitude meadows such as Turnley Meadows. Collectors and historians can trace the paths through Radersburg Pass or follow the South Fork of Queen Gulch to understand the local settlement patterns of the era.