2011 Map of Maltbys Mound

About this map

Sterling sits at the heart of this Montana mining landscape, where high-altitude peaks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Wallace Peak overlook a terrain dense with historical mineral claims. The concentration of workings near Pony Gulch is particularly dense, featuring a variety of operations ranging from the Brooklyn/Black Prince Mine to the Belle of Tennessee Mine. The map reveals a complex industrial history through these named shafts and placer operations, including the Washington Bar Placer Mine and the Lehigh Group Mine. Hydrological management is evident through structures such as the Norwegian Creek Dam and North Meadow Creek Dam, which supported the area's resource extraction. This 2011 survey captures the enduring imprint of the region's mining legacy, from the prominent Maltbys Mound down to the many creek-side claims along North Meadow Creek and Hot Springs Creek.