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2011 Map of Georgetown Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Georgetown Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Georgetown Lake and its surrounding mountain drainages dominate this 2011 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and resource extraction in Deer Lodge County. The shoreline is densely packed with specialized facilities, from the Campfire Girls Camp and Eccleston Boat Docks to numerous public sites like the Philipsburg Bay Campground. This era shows a high level of organized utility and safety infrastructure, including the Georgetown Lake Dam and two separate stations for the Georgetown Lake Vol Fire Company.

Beyond the water, the geography reveals the area's mixed heritage of work and leisure. The Haggin Dude Ranch sits south of the lake near Blodgett Gulch, while the presence of the Lost Track Mine and Twilight Mine to the east serves as a reminder of the region's mining roots. To the north, Echo Lake and the winding Flint Creek show how the local road network, including the Echo Lake Loop, was developed to provide access to these high-altitude water bodies.