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1939 Map of Mt Wood

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Mt Wood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Stillwater River and its various forks carve through this section of the Custer National Forest, where 1930s mining and ranching operations are documented in detail. The settlement of Nye serves as a local hub, featuring the Nye Sch and Nye Cem, while the hamlet of Limestone sits further north near Limestone Sch. Economic activity in the area is anchored by the Mouat Mine and the Benbow Mine, alongside specialized operations like Tandys Coal Mine.

High-altitude topography defines the southern portion of the sheet, where the Granite Range rises toward Mt Wood and Mt Hague. Ranching life is evident at the Beartooth Ranch, while more isolated landmarks such as Dayton Cabin and the Ranger Station illustrate the management of these public lands. The landscape transitions from the open Horseman Flats to the steep embankments of the Stillwater Plateau, showing the complex drainage systems of Fishtail Creek and Flume Creek.