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1997 Map of Maltbys Mound

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mining operations and timber harvesting define the late-twentieth-century landscape of this Madison County region, particularly along the eastern slopes of the Beaverhead National Forest. The map documents a complex history of extraction, from traditional shafts like the Revenue Mine and Galena Mine to modern industrial footprints such as the Open Pit Norwegian Mine. The terrain is characterized by high peaks including Sugarloaf Mountain and Wallace Peak, which feed a network of waterways including Norwegian Creek and Canadian Creek. Evidence of early settlement and industry is visible at Sterling and the Hagler Sawmill, while the Washington Bar Placer Mine near Washington Creek points to the area's gold-seeking heritage. The density of mine shafts, adits, and tailings throughout Pony Gulch and the surrounding hills provides a detailed record of the intensive mineral exploration that has shaped this part of Montana.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1997
Date Published2001
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain