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2011 Map of Nez Perce Hollow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rochester stands as the primary settlement area in this high-altitude mining landscape within Madison County. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Nez Perce Creek, Rochester Creek, and McCartney Creek, which have historically provided the water necessary for the extensive mineral extraction operations visible throughout the quadrangle. The density of named mining sites concentrated around the northeastern corner suggests a legacy of hard-rock mining, with notable locations including the Ajax Mine, Champion Mine, and Watzicka Mine.

Further south, the geography transitions toward Nez Perce Hollow, while the industrial footprint continues with isolated operations like the Mueller/Bessie Mine and Golden Fleece Mine. For those tracing local history or genealogy, the Rochester Cemetery provides a specific point of reference for the families who worked these claims. The network of primitive roads and 4WD tracks connects these remote sites, illustrating the persistence of land use in this corner of Montana.