1996 Map of Maxville

About this map

Maxville and the nearby settlement of Princeton anchor this mid-1990s survey of Granite County, where mining interests and timber management define the landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest. The topography is dominated by steep drainage systems like Wyman Gulch and Swamp Gulch, which feed into major water bodies including Flint Creek and Boulder Creek. The map provides a detailed record of high-altitude extraction sites, from the Royal Basin Mine to the Gold Hill Mine and numerous nameless strip mines along the northern ridges. Significant landmarks such as Mount Princeton and Douglas Mountain overlook a complex network of forest roads and trails used by the Philipsburg Ranger District. For local historians, the placement of the Gaging Station and the various gravel pits reveals the infrastructure supporting this mountain economy during the late twentieth century.