2011 Map of Fred Burr Lake

About this map

Granite stands as a focal point of historical mining activity in this high-altitude region of Montana. The settlement is surrounded by a dense concentration of hard-rock workings, including the Granite Mountain Mine, Fraction Mine, and Big Expectation Mine, illustrating the intense industrial extraction that once defined the local economy. Water management for these operations and the surrounding area is evidenced by the Fred Burr Lake Dam and the Big Racetrack Lake Dam, which regulate the flow of Fred Burr Creek and adjacent alpine basins. The landscape is characterized by prominent peaks such as Red Lion Mountain and Rumsey Mountain, where the Discovery Basin Ski Area now utilizes the steep terrain. A network of forest roads like Co RD 5159 and Co RD 8445 provides access to remote sites like the Nut Pine Mine and various high-country water bodies including Crystal Lake and Dora Thorn Lake.