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1959 Map of Elliston

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Elliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Elliston serves as the primary rail hub in this high-altitude landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad winds through the mountains of the Helena National Forest. Positioned near the Continental Divide, the area is defined by its mining heritage and infrastructure, visible through named claims like the Belmont Mine and the Carbonate King Mine. The terrain is deeply carved by gulches and creeks, with the railroad navigating the steep grade toward Mullan Pass.

Social and industrial history intersect here, with organized recreation spots like the YMCA Camp and Girl Scout Camp established alongside active extraction sites. High peaks such as Bald Butte and Mt Belmont overlook a network of specialized transport, including a pipeline and various jeep trails. This survey captures a transitional period in the late 1950s when the region's early mining settlements like Marysville and Ottawa remained key landmarks of the Montana interior.