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2017 Map of Mount Humbug

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide bisects this high-elevation terrain south of Butte, where the montane landscape of the Deerlodge National Forest dominates the topography. Named peaks and prominent gulches define the region, including the massive Mt Humbug and neighboring drainages like Climax Gulch, Curly Gulch, and Bear Gulch. This area serves as a critical watershed, evidenced by the presence of the Basin Cr Reservoir and Upper Reservoir, which capture runoff from the surrounding slopes to support the needs of nearby mining communities and urban centers.

Evidence of early mountain settlements and seasonal outposts can be found at Moose Town and Gold Hill, along with the Moose Camp Spring further north. These locations, connected by historical routes like Highland Rd and Moose Creek Rd, reflect the region's history of prospecting and timber work. The map also delineates the transition into Madison County to the south, marking the edge of the Silver Bow County line across the high ridges of the Boulder Mountains.