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1965 Map of Jeff Davis Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Jeff Davis Peak dominates the southeastern terrain of this mid-1960s survey, marking a rugged high point within the Beaverhead National Forest. The landscape reveals a legacy of resource extraction and remote activity, notably along Jeff Davis Creek where extensive Dredge Tailings signify historical placer mining operations. These industrial marks are contrasted by the isolated Mansfield Cow Camp and a solitary Landing Strip near the northern boundary, suggesting a mix of traditional ranching and modern accessibility.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Old Railroad Grade traversing the northwest, while several named routes like the Atkan Trail and various Jeep Trails provide access into the steep drainages of French Gulch and Shenon Creek. The presence of scattered Prospects throughout the hills indicates a persistent interest in the mineral wealth of this Montana backcountry, while established drainage systems like Horse Prairie Creek anchor the local topography.