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1971 Map of Henderson Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Henderson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mining operations and industrial leftovers dominate this high-altitude section of the Deerlodge National Forest during the early 1970s. The landscape is heavily marked by extraction history, from the Black Pine Mine in the west to the numerous prospects and mines scattered across the slopes of Henderson Mountain. Along Henderson Creek, the topography specifically notes Placer Mine activity and significant Dredge Tailings, evidence of the intensive search for minerals that reshaped the local valley floors.

Transportation through this rugged Granite County terrain relies on a mix of old and new infrastructure. The Burlington Northern railroad follows the course of Flint Creek in the southeast, providing a vital industrial link for the region. Away from the rail line, movement is restricted to a network of primitive routes, including the Lower Pack Trail No 4 and various unnamed Jeep Trails, illustrating the area's primary use for resource extraction and forestry rather than permanent settlement.