Elliston serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape, positioned where the Little Blackfoot River meets the drainages of Elliston Cr and Dog Cr. The settlement is defined by its alignment along transportation corridors, including the path of the W Old Mullan Trl and its eastern counterpart, E Old Mullan Trl, reflecting the historical movement of people through these valleys. Beyond the town, the terrain rises into the protected reaches of the Helena National Forest, a region marked by deep gulches such as Kinney Gulch and Logan Gulch. High-altitude water bodies like Lilly Lake and Slate Lake are tucked into the drainages of the southern peaks. The presence of the Wood Strip Airport east of the town center highlights the specialized infrastructure required for navigation and forest management in this part of Powell County.
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1889 · Helena
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Helena
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1899 · Boulder
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Helena
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1903 · Helena
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Butte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Butte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Avon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Deer Lodge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500