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1989 Map of Orofino Mountain

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Orofino Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mining exploration and high-country terrain dominate the landscape along the Deer Lodge and Silver Bow county line. This 1980s provisional study captures a topography defined by complex drainage systems and intensive resource extraction, notably at the Butte Pacific Mine and numerous unnamed Prospect sites scattered across the ridges. Peaks like Orofino Mountain and Cottonwood Mountain tower over the Deerlodge National Forest, where 4WD trails provide the primary access to remote gulches.

The small settlement of Whitcraft and its namesake Whitcraft Gulch sit in the southwestern quadrant, while the northern reaches are drained by Dry Cottonwood Creek and Sand Creek. The density of labels for Adits, Shafts, and Prospects throughout Perkins Gulch and Girard Gulch reveals a region deeply tied to the geological potential of the mountains. Natural landmarks such as Lockhart Meadows and Barrel Springs offer a glimpse into the more pastoral pockets of this high-elevation backcountry.