2024 Map of Maltbys Mound

About this map

The Tobacco Root Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape in Madison County, where the historic mining and ranching legacies of southwest Montana are etched into the terrain. The settlement of Sterling sits at the eastern edge of the quadrangle, connected by Sterling Rd to a network of drainages including Hot Springs Creek and Norwegian Creek. The northern portion of the map is defined by industrial history along Norwegian Placer Gulch, while the western reach is largely contained within the protected boundaries of the Beaverhead National Forest. This modern survey reveals the complex drainage patterns of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork Hot Springs Creek, which flow through a region marked by prominent landmarks like Maltbys Mound and the Eagle Rock mine site.