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2011 Map of Manhead Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Manhead Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The mountain settlement of Mammoth serves as the focal point for this Madison County landscape, where the South Boulder River flows through the high elevations of the Tobacco Root Mountains. The area's legacy of extraction is documented through the Mammoth Mine and the nearby Mammoth Tailings, reflecting the historic mineral strikes that shaped the region's early development. These industrial sites are part of a broader network of remote operations, including the Brooks Creek Mine and the Perry Canyon II Mine to the north.

Alpine hydrology is a defining characteristic here, with Rock Creek Lake, Beall Lake, and Curly Lake gathered at the base of prominent peaks like Manhead Mountain and Dead Mountain. The terrain is marked by distinctive drainages such as Wickham Creek and McGovern Creek, which cut through the high country. For those tracing the history of mountain transit, the S Boulder Rd and the Perry-Brownback route provide the primary access into these high-altitude basins and mining prospects.