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1989 Map of Mount Humbug

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Mount Humbug
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Continental Divide snakes through this high-elevation terrain in Silver Bow and Madison Counties, marking a landscape defined by its mining legacy and water management. Numerous locations labeled Prospect and Prospects, along with an Open Pit Mine and a Mine Shaft, indicate the persistent search for mineral wealth throughout the gulches and ridges. The settlement of Moose Town sits near the headwaters of Moose Creek, serving as a focal point for the surrounding network of mountain drainages.

Water infrastructure is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Basin Creek Reservoir and the Upper Reservoir with its Spillway 6010. These features, tucked within the Deerlodge National Forest, highlight the importance of high-altitude water catchment for the region. The map also traces established routes like the Burton Park Road and Highland Road, which navigate the complex topography near peaks such as Mount Humbug and Gold Hill.