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2001 Map of Ophir Creek

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Ophir Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The high country of Helena National Forest along the Continental Divide defines this rugged section of Montana. Extensive mining activity is evident throughout the terrain, particularly near Blackfoot City, where numerous Quarries, Mine Shafts, and the Victory Mine are documented. The landscape is a network of steep drainages, including Ophir Creek and Carpenter Creek, where Placer Mines operated along the narrow valley floors.

Small settlements like Quigley, McGillvary, and McDonald are situated along the lower reaches of Threemile Creek, reflecting the historic settlement patterns of the Powell and Lewis and Clark County border. For those tracing historical routes, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds across the eastern ridges, passing landmarks such as Black Mountain. The inclusion of a small Cem near the old townsite of Blackfoot City provides a specific point of interest for genealogists researching the mining families of this district.