1971 Map of Georgetown Lake

About this map

Georgetown Lake sits as the central landmark of this Montana high-country survey, bordered by the jagged county line between Granite and Deer Lodge counties. The landscape is defined by the early industrial and recreation infrastructure within the Deerlodge National Forest, including a powerplant and aqueduct system that managed the waters of Flint Creek. Along the eastern shore, the Old Railroad Grade traces the historic path of transit through the mountains, while numerous family-named landmarks like Fessler Spring, Blodgett Gulch, and Peterson Meadow provide valuable touchpoints for local genealogy. The map also captures the development of early camping sites such as Piney Campground and Lodgepole Campground, marking the transition of the area from a working resource landscape to a destination for mountain recreation.