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2011 Map of Nelson

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nelson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nelson lies at the intersection of Nelson Rd and Beaver Creek Rd, serving as a central point in this mountain landscape within Lewis and Clark County. The area is defined by sharp elevation changes, dominated by summits such as Sacajawea Mountain, Cap Mountain, and the Devils Tower formation. These peaks are separated by a complex network of drainages including Keepout Gulch, Stump Gulch, and Left Fork Big Log Gulch, many of which feed into the prominent Beaver Creek.

Resource extraction history is evidenced by the Doig Mine, located north of Beaver Creek. The transportation network is remarkably specific, with named local routes like Owl Gulch Rd, Favorite Gulch Rd, and Ellets On Rd providing access into the deeper terrain. The southeastern portion of the quadrangle shows the winding path of Soup Creek through Sweats Gulch and Bull Run Gulch, illustrating the rugged hydrology of the Big Belt Mountains area.