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2001 Map of Esmeralda Hill, 2004 Print
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2001 Map of Esmeralda Hill

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Continental Divide winds across this high-elevation terrain in the Helena National Forest, marking the watershed between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This 2001 revision, based on earlier surveys and mid-century topography, reveals a landscape defined by an intensive history of mineral exploration along the Lewis and Clark and Powell County border. Dozens of mining features, including a Mine Shaft, an Adit, and numerous Prospects, are concentrated near peaks like Meyers Hill and Esmeralda Hill. This density of extraction sites suggests the area's significance to local prospectors through the twentieth century. Water is a vital component of the landscape, with reliable points like Pauly Springs, Lois Lake, and Dana Spring situated among a network of drainages including Snowshoe Creek and Deadwood Creek. The presence of the Betor Ranch highlights the few pockets of human settlement in this high-altitude mining and timber country.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2001
Date Published2004
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain