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1974 Map of Moose Lake

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Moose Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Banner Mine and the Old Dominion Mine sit nestled within the high country of the Deerlodge National Forest, representing the extractive history of Granite County. This mid-1970s survey captures a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems, where the Middle Fork Rock Creek and Copper Creek carve through steep terrain. The presence of the Anaconda Pintlar Wilderness boundary at the southern edge of the map highlights a transition toward protected wildlands, while several pack trails and jeep tracks suggest the continued importance of back-country access for both resource management and recreation.

Water features are abundant, ranging from the namesake Moose Lake to smaller alpine bodies like Kaiser Lake and Susie Lake. Near the settlement of Lutz, the map details Sagebrush Flat and the headwaters of Sagebrush Flat Creek. The topography is dominated by prominent features like Lone Pine Ridge, which separates the drainages of Senate Creek and Moose Meadow Creek, illustrating the remote and specialized nature of this Montana mountain environment.