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2011 Map of Hellgate Gulch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hellgate Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Thompson Creek Mine and Argo Mine anchor the resource-rich landscape of this Montana quadrangle, reflecting a history of mineral extraction among the deeply incised drainages of Lewis and Clark County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of gulches, including Never Sweat Gulch, Kilgallon Gulch, and Gabish Gulch, which feed into primary watercourses such as Magpie Creek and Avalanche Creek.

Transportation through this rugged country follows the natural topography, with Magpie Gulch Rd and Avalanche Gulch Rd providing access to remote mining sites like the Doolittle Gulch Mine. The map reveals a high density of named geographical features, from Hunters Gulch in the west to Sheep Gulch in the northeast, suggesting a landscape thoroughly surveyed and utilized by local prospectors and settlers throughout the era.