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1966 Map of Miner Lake

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Miner Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where a network of drainages and pack routes supported back-country access in the mid-1960s. The topography is anchored by Miner Lake and its associated Campground, serving as a central hub for those navigating the surrounding peaks. To the south, the terrain opens into Berry Meadow near the confluence of several mountain streams.

Hydrological data collection is evident at the Gaging Sta along Miner Creek, indicating the importance of water management in this region of Beaverhead County. Transportation across the steep grades relied on a primitive network of a Jeep Trail and a Pack Trail, reflecting a period when motorized access was limited to specific corridors. Other notable water features include the isolated Englejard Lake and the headwaters of Little Lake Creek and Gravelle Creek.