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2017 Map of Homestake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Homestake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Butte’s eastern edge transitions from urban residential streets like Ottawa St and Floral Blvd into the dense drainages of the Deerlodge National Forest. This 2017 survey documents the topographical complexity where the city meets the Continental Divide. The eastern half of the map is defined by the steep elevation changes of Goldflint Mtn and the numerous canyons that cut through the landscape, such as Wendel Canyon and Brookside Canyon.

Small settlements and whistle-stops including Skones, Homestake, and Janney follow the transport corridors, while Highview marks the approach to the significant crossing at Homestake Pass. Local history is visible in the network of gulches—Tramway Gulch, Reese Canyon, and Lion Gulch—which highlight the area's legacy of prospecting and resource extraction. The map also captures modern infrastructure, including the Bert Mooney Airport and the interstate system threading through the narrow passes.