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1989 Map of Elliston

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Elliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Elliston serves as the central hub of this late-twentieth-century landscape, situated where the Little Blackfoot River meets Dog Creek. The topography is defined by the high elevations of the Helena National Forest, where resource extraction and recreation coexist. Notable mining activity is evident at the Carbonate King Mine, while the presence of Camp Child and local lakes like Lilly Lake and Slate Lake suggest a long-standing use of the area for seasonal residency and outdoor pursuits.

Transport and utility infrastructure, including a prominent pipeline and the proximity of a Trailer Park, underscore the functional evolution of the corridor during this era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intersection of industry and environment through features like Sawmill Gulch and the local Cem cemetery, providing a concrete look at the community's footprint in the late 1980s.