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2011 Map of Mount Humbug

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Humbug
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations and water management systems define the high-altitude landscape of this area south of Butte during the early 21st century. The map shows a concentration of industrial heritage, specifically naming the Highland Mine and several sectional claims including the W SE Section 9 Mine and NW SE Section 21 Mine. These sites sit alongside geographic markers like Mount Humbug and Gold Hill, indicating a history of mineral extraction that shaped the local economy.

Water resources are central to the terrain, with the Basin Creek Reservoir and its associated infrastructure, Basin Creek Dam Number 1 and Basin Creek Dam Number 2, dominating the northern drainage. The small settlement of Moose Town serves as a focal point near the confluence of Moose Creek branches. Primary access through the mountains is provided via Moose Creek Rd and Highland Rd, connecting the scattered parks and gulches like Burton Park and Decker Gulch.