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1968 Map of Granite Butte

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Granite Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the spine of this landscape within the Helena National Forest, marking the boundary between distinct watersheds in Lewis and Clark County. Mining history is evident across the terrain, notably at the Poorman Mines and numerous unnamed prospect pits scattered along the ridges. High-elevation surveillance is centered at the Granite Butte Lookout Tower atop Granite Butte, providing a vantage point over the complex drainage systems of Gould Creek and Little Prickly Pear Creek.

Remote infrastructure of the late 1960s is preserved through labels for the Helmville Gould Trail (Jeep) and various pack trails that navigate the steep gulches. Religious and community life in this rugged mountain setting is represented by the Queen of the Rosary Ch, located near the South Fork confluence. Water management for mining or agriculture is noted via the Pilgeram Ditch, which follows the contours of the northern slopes.