1996 Map of Griffin Creek

About this map

Goldcreek and the northern reaches of the Montana State Prison Ranch dominate this mid-1990s terrain. The Clark Fork winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, flanked by industrial and utility markers including a Gaging Sta, Substation, and a Comm Facility. This landscape is heavily shaped by both state jurisdiction and resource extraction, with the Deerlodge National Forest boundary intersecting a network of drainage systems such as Griffin Creek and Blum Creek. Evidence of historical and active mineral exploration is visible through numerous Prospects and Tailings piles located near Wall City and along the slopes of Gold Hill. The southern portion of the map is defined by steep draws like Pioneer Gulch, Squaw Gulch, and French Gulch, illustrating the transition from the river valley to the more rugged interior.