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1963 Map of Gallagher Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gallagher Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

High-altitude ranching and water management define this portion of Beaverhead County as it appeared during the mid-20th century. The Beaverhead River flows through the northwest corner, flanked by the Union Pacific railroad and the East Bench Canal, indicating the critical infrastructure supporting this arid landscape. The map is notably dotted with established family holdings, including the Flynn Brothers Ranch, Stefonic Ranch, and Hawkins Ranch.

Thermal activity is evidenced by Lovells Lake (Warm Spring Area) near the head of Lovells Gulch. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into a series of peaks and ridges, including Jim Brown Mountain, Retort Mountain, and Gallagher Mtn. Small-scale resource extraction is hinted at by a Quarry located near Dry Hill, while a network of drainage systems like Sheep Creek and Gallagher Creek carve through the high country.