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1962 Map of Lincoln Gulch

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lincoln Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

High-altitude ranching and recreational landscapes define this portion of the Montana Rockies, where the Deerlodge National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest meet. The geography is characterized by a series of north-running drainages such as California Creek and Sevenmile Creek that cut through the steep timbered slopes. Evidence of the region's mid-century economic activities is visible in the scattered homesteads like Mule Ranch and Furgerson Ranch, as well as the industrial footprint of a Gravel Pit near French Creek.

The southern edge of the quadrangle is anchored by the Big Hole River, a significant waterway that draws from local tributaries like Johnson Gulch and Deep Creek. This 1962 survey highlights the Deep Creek Ski Area, illustrating the seasonal recreational use of the mountains alongside traditional livestock operations. The map also records the precise administrative boundaries between Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, and Silver Bow counties as they traverse prominent peaks like Bear Mountain.