1968 Map of Nevada Lake

About this map

Helena National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in western Montana, where the terrain is marked by a complex network of drainages and early mining activity. High points like Ogden Mountain and Puzzle Gl rise above numerous unnamed prospects and several specific Mine sites located along Wilson Creek and Sauerkraut Creek. The central water feature, Nevada Lake, is fed by several tributaries including Indian Creek and Braziel Creek, which flows from the smaller Braziel Lake. The presence of the Douglas Creek Canal in the western portion of the map indicates a system of water management diverted from Nevada Creek for local agricultural or industrial use. This late-1960s survey captures the area before modern developments, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and the natural topography of gulches like Buffalo Gulch and Canarway Gulch.