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1985 Map of Elkhorn

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Elkhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Elkhorn and the surrounding mining district of the Elkhorn Mountains are the focal points of this mid-1980s topographical study. The map documents an area deeply marked by its extraction history, featuring numerous Mine Shafts and scattered Prospects throughout the steep terrain. This settlement, established during Montana's silver boom, is situated at the head of Elkhorn Creek, surrounded by the Helena National Forest and Deerlodge National Forest.

The landscape is defined by high peaks such as Crow Peak and Elkhorn Peak, with drainage systems like Slaughterhouse Creek and Greyback Gulch carving through the mountain slopes. Evidence of local life is captured by the presence of a Cem and Woods Park, while the high-altitude hydrology is marked by Hidden Lake and Tizer Lakes. Numerous primitive routes and a Pack Trail navigate the complex network of gulches, including Radersburg Pass and the ironically named Hobo Gulch.