1963 Map of Grace

About this map

The Deerlodge National Forest dominates the western portion of this Montana landscape, where the high terrain of Toll Mountain overlooks the drainage basins of the Continental Divide. In the early 1960s, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad established a vital transportation corridor through this territory, serving small stops like Grace and Cedric. The map reveals a transition from the forested heights into more arid basins, defined by the winding course of Little Pipestone Creek and the southern flow of Fish Creek. Industrial traces are scattered throughout the hills, including several marked Prospect sites and a Quarry, indicating mineral exploration typical of Jefferson and Silver Bow counties. Remote outposts like Nineteen Mile and water sources such as Poison Spring and Cold Spring provide critical landmarks for those navigating the rugged Rader Creek Road.