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2014 Map of Old Baldy Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Old Baldy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Old Baldy Mtn stands as a central topographic anchor in this portion of Madison County, where the borders of Deerlodge National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest converge. This area is defined by a complex network of high-elevation drainages and gulches, including Wet Georgia Gulch, Dry Georgia Gulch, and the steep Montana Gulch. The presence of the Smelter Mtn label and multiple mining-related gulch names suggests a landscape historically shaped by mineral extraction, now primarily managed as public forest land.

Water management is evident through the winding path of the Cornforth Ditch and the Marsh Ditch, which redirect snowmelt from peaks like Lava Mtn toward lower elevations. Remote settlements like Bear Gulch are connected by a series of specialized mountain roads, such as Bear Gulch Rd and Wet Georgia Rd. From the high waters of Lower Boulder Lake to the southern reaches near Parson Gulch, the map details a region of significant elevation changes and resource-driven infrastructure.