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2017 Map of Opportunity

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Opportunity
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fairmont Hot Springs and the surrounding mountain valley define this landscape at the border of Deer Lodge and Silver Bow counties. The high-desert terrain is marked by a complex network of water management and natural drainage, including the Yellow Ditch and the winding course of Silver Bow Creek. Small settlements and historic junctions like Crackerville, Gregson, and Opportunity are linked by Old Hwy 10A, reflecting the corridor's long-standing role as a vital transit route between regional centers.

Steep topography rises sharply to the south within the Deerlodge National Forest, where deep incisions like German Gulch and Hensley Gulch score the mountainsides. This survey provides a clear look at the proximity of local landmarks, from the Anaconda Catholic Cem in the northwest to the newer Sunset Memorial Gardens further east. The map captures the meeting of recreational areas, industrial water infrastructure, and quiet mountain hamlets.