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1965 Map of Gallagher Gulch

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gallagher Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the southwestern boundary of this high-altitude landscape, marking the border between Beaverhead County, Montana and Clark County, Idaho. This mid-1960s survey reveals a backcountry shaped by rugged drainage systems and early resource extraction. The area is dominated by the White Pine Ridge and a network of seasonal water sources including Giblo Spring, Magee Spring, and Shovel Spring.

Logistical movement through these peaks is limited to primitive routes like the Jeep Trail and Pack Trail, connecting isolated points of interest such as the East Creek Campground. Evidence of prospectors is scattered throughout the terrain, with several prospects identified in Gallagher Gulch and generic mines located near the headwaters of the East Fork Little Sheep Creek. The map provides a clear picture of the administrative and natural boundaries governing this part of the Beaverhead National Forest.