2014 Map of Mineral Mountain

About this map

Mineral Mtn and the surrounding peaks of the Absaroka Range dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Gallatin National Forest. The 2014 survey reveals an intricate drainage network characterized by steep headwaters, including the W Fork Mill Cr and Passage Cr. High mountain basins hold scattered water bodies such as Arrastra Lake, Thompson Lake, and the aptly named Lonesome Pond. The lack of road infrastructure and human settlements on this sheet highlights the wilderness character of southern Park County, where the topography is defined purely by its hydrological features like Coffee Pot Cr and Gorge Cr. Local history and land use are represented through the inclusion of township and range lines, such as t7s r9e, which provide a formal grid over the mountain peaks and the remote Castle Lake.