1961 Map of Kings Hill

About this map

Kings Hill Pass marks a high point in this 1961 survey, where U. S. 89 snakes through the high country of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The map captures a landscape defined by sharp divides and a complex network of drainages, where the headwaters of Belt Creek and Sheep Creek diverge. The geography is characterized by prominent summits like Porphyry Peak and Mizpah Peak, which tower over numerous timbered basins. Local activity centers on high-altitude recreation and resource extraction, evidenced by the Kings Hill Campground and a Quarry located near the southern boundary. The intersection of county lines for Cascade, Judith Basin, and Meagher counties all converge here, illustrating the jurisdictional complexity of these mountain ranges during the early 1960s.