1961 Map of Neihart

About this map

The mining community of Neihart sits at the heart of this 1961 survey, where the silver and lead districts of the Little Belt Mountains are mapped in detail. The settlement follows the narrow corridor of Belt Creek, surrounded by an extensive network of mineral claims and workings that define the local economy. Significant operations such as the Silver Dyke Mine, Broadwater Mines, and the Silver Belt Mine are situated on the steep slopes of Pioneer Ridge and Poverty Ridge. The map illustrates the industrial footprint of the era, including Tailing Ponds and a Quarry, as well as the infrastructure required to support the mountain camps.