1968 Map of Finn

About this map

Helena National Forest terrain dominates this 1960s survey, where the peaks of Dalton Mountain and its Lookout Tower overlook a landscape of deep gulches and old mining prospects. The small settlement of Finn sits at the confluence of Finn Creek and Nevada Creek, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country and timber lands. The map detail highlights the remnants of early 20th-century extraction, featuring the Wiggins Mine and various unnamed mines and prospects tucked into the drainages of McClellan Gulch and Bear Gulch. Traditional routes through the mountains are preserved here via the Helena (Pack) Trail and the Gould Helmville Trail, which cut across the border between Lewis and Clark and Powell counties. This documentation of water rights and access is further detailed through labels for Jefferson Creek, Washington Creek, and Slough Mill Creek.