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1965 Map of Graphite Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Graphite Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Graphite Mountain rises at the center of this 1960s topographic survey of the Beaverhead National Forest, a landscape defined by sharp drainage basins and high peaks. The region is marked by an extensive network of water sources, including West Kate Creek Spring, Johnson Spring, and Hewlett Spring, which likely supported local ranching or mining operations in the mid-20th century. Evidence of mineral exploration appears in the form of several Prospect and Prospects notations scattered throughout the southern canyons.

Deeply incised drainages like Tonsilitis Gulch and Muddy Hole Basin cut through the terrain, while landmarks such as Ellis Peak and Sourdough Peak provide significant navigational points. The map details a web of primitive transportation, showing numerous trails and jeep trails that wind through Bear Canyon and along the banks of Porcupine Creek, reflecting the area's use for recreation and resource management during the era.