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1962 Map of Foolhen Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Foolhen Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Big Hole River cuts through the northwest corner of this 1962 landscape, marking the boundary where Deer Lodge Co meets Beaverhead Co. This high-elevation terrain within the Beaverhead National Forest shows a remote mountain economy centered on natural resources and seasonal management. Evidence of local industry is found at the Calvert Mine and a nearby Gravel Pit, while the presence of the Fishtrap Sch and the Walker settlement suggest established communities along the river valley.

Deep in the backcountry, a network of a Pack Trail and Jeep Trail routes connects landmarks like the Foolhen Ranger Cabin and remote water bodies such as Johanna Lake and Ferguson Lake. The map identifies the Fishtrap (Site) near the confluence of Fishtrap Creek and the river, providing a valuable point of reference for those researching the early footprint of ranching and forestry in this part of Montana.