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2017 Map of Mineral Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mineral Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mineral Ridge dominates the western topography of this Missoula County landscape, where a dense network of forest roads and trails reveals a history of backcountry access and resource management. The map details a complex drainage system including Blixit Cr, Arkansas Cr, and Smith Cr, which carve through the terrain of the Lolo National Forest area. Transportation routes vary from the established Camas Creek Rd to more descriptive paths like Hole In The Wall Rd and Copper Cliff Dr.

Named tracks such as the Old Bonita Trl suggest historical movement through these mountains, likely connecting earlier mining or timber sites. The concentration of features like W Fork Ashby Creek Rd and Cramer Creek Rd indicates a landscape shaped by active use, even while remaining largely unpopulated by formal townships. This 2017 survey provides an essential view of the watershed and topographic layout of the region before more recent environmental shifts.