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1987 Map of Mineral Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Mineral Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Mineral Mountain and the high-altitude drainage systems of the Gallatin National Forest define this 1987 provisional survey. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the north-flowing Arrastra Creek, Coffee Pot Creek, and the West Fork Mill Creek. These headwaters emerge from a series of remote basins, many of which contain small, named water bodies like Arrastra Lake, Lonesome Pond, and Thompson Lake.

Boundaries for the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness bisect the quadrangle, illustrating the protected status of these northern reaches. The survey shows the complex geography of the high country before modern digital mapping, including the East Fork Bear Creek and West Fork Horse Creek in the southern sector. Researchers will find a literal map of the region's hydrography, from the named Charlie White Lake to the various forks that feed the larger river systems of Park County.