1996 Map of Opportunity

About this map

Silver Bow Creek and Mill Creek flow through this section of the Montana landscape, framing the communities of Opportunity and Crackerville during the mid-1990s. The geography is defined by a transition from the industrial legacy of Gravel Pit sites and Tailings near the northern boundary to the protected elevations of the Deerlodge National Forest. To the south, the terrain rises toward the massive Mount Haggin, within the State Wildlife Management Area, and Fleecer Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Local recreation and community landmarks are prominent, including the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, multiple golf courses, and the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Small settlements and historical sites like Gregson, Staton, and the Hackney (Site) are captured along the corridors of the Silver Bow Co and Deer Lodge Co boundary, offering a detailed view of the regional transport and settlement patterns.