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1952 Map of Ermont

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ermont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude ranching dominate this 1952 study of the Beaverhead County backcountry. The landscape is defined by the Pioneer Mountains and a dense concentration of mineral claims along the eastern slopes, where the Yellow Band Mine, Argenta Mine, and Rena Mine mark a significant silver and lead district. The presence of the Ermont Mill and the Ermont Diversion Dam near the southern boundary highlights the industrial infrastructure required to process ore in this remote terrain.

Water management and livestock grazing are evident through family-named landmarks like Pilon Ranch and Carroll Ranch, while the Cozad Ranch is already noted as abandoned. Specialized historical sites like the Coke Kiln near Kelley Reservoir provide evidence of early smelting processes. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like French Creek Road, connecting the scattered mines of French Creek and Clarks Canyon Creek to the broader regional economy.