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1939 Map of Mt Wood

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Mt Wood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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Custer National Forest dominates this 1939 survey, showcasing a landscape of high alpine peaks and deep river valleys where the Stillwater River cuts through the Granite Range. The settlement at Nye serves as a local hub, supported by the Nye Sch and Nye Cem. Economic activity is centered on mineral extraction, evidenced by the Benbow Mine, Mouat Mine, and Tandys Coal Mine scattered across the eastern slopes.

Remote outposts like Beartooth Ranch, the Ranger Station, and Dayton Cabin provide glimpses into the isolated life of the era before modern expansion. Significant topographic landmarks, such as the Stillwater Plateau and the towering Mt Wood, are mapped alongside historical features like the Buffalo Jump near Horseman Flats. The intricate network of creeks, including Woodbine Creek and Falls Creek, feeds into the main river system, illustrating the complex watershed that defined the region's development.