1973 Map of Mt. Kit Carson

About this map

Mt Spokane State Park dominates this topography, where the landscape transitions from the peaks of Mt Kit Carson and Day Mountain into a complex network of drainage basins. The area’s mid-century character is defined by a mix of recreational land and rural utility, evidenced by scattered Mine sites and the Daybreak Mine situated near the headwaters of Cottonwood Creek. Small community hubs like Nelson and the Grange Hall near Madison Rd anchor the northwestern corner, while family-named locales such as the St Charles Ranch and Tallman indicate the legacy of local landholding. The hydrological pattern is particularly intricate, with the Little Missouri Creek and its various forks, including Hells Hole Creek, carving through the southern ridges. This 1973 field-checked survey captures the region just as fire roads and pack trails were becoming the primary means of navigating the high timber and mountain gaps.