1908 Map of Philipsburg

About this map

The mining camps and mountain settlements of Granite County and Deer Lodge County define this 1908 topographical survey of the Philipsburg area. During this era of active mineral extraction, the landscape is dotted with operations like the Gold Reef Mine, Powell Mines, and the Stamp Mill near Combination. A complex network of industrial infrastructure is evident at the Bimetallic Power Plant on Echo Lake, illustrating the electrification of the silver and gold districts. To the south, the waters of Georgetown Lake and Silver Lake are surrounded by peaks of the Continental Divide, including Mt Haggin and Mt Evans. The map also records early ranching outposts such as Nelsons Ranch and Quinlans Ranch, alongside the remote mountain communities of Southern Cross and Princeton within the Hellgate National Forest.