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2011 Map of Ophir Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ophir Creek and its many tributaries carve through this Montana landscape, which is defined by a legacy of mining and small mountain settlements. The map shows several specific extraction sites, including the Victory Mine and the Victory/Evening Star Mine, alongside numerous unnamed prospects identified by their section locations, such as the NE SW Section 29 Mine. These industrial markers are concentrated near Illinois Ridge and Illinois Gulch, suggesting a historical focus of activity in these drainages.

Evidence of early habitation is visible at Lost Cabin and the community of Quigley, while the Blackfoot Cemetery provides a focal point for genealogical interest near Ophir Creek. Water management is indicated by the Gravely Dam and Beaver Pond Dam, while the lower elevations feature named settlements like McGillvary and McDonald. The network of backroads, including 3 Mile Rd and Snow Shoe Creek Rd, connects these remote sites across the terrain of Black Mountain and Eureka Gulch.