1908 Map of Philipsburg

About this map

Philipsburg sits at the heart of a high-altitude industrial landscape, where the Philipsburg Valley meets the mineral-rich slopes of the Flint Creek Range. This 1905 survey reveals an era of intense resource extraction, evidenced by the concentration of silver and gold works like the Powell Mines and Gold Coin Mine. The regional infrastructure supports this activity through specialized landmarks like the Bimetallic Power Plant and an extensive flume system. Higher in the mountains, small mining settlements such as Southern Cross, Hasmark, and Granite are connected by rugged trails to the Northern Pacific R R terminus. The map also delineates the Continental Divide and the Anaconda Range, showing the early 20th-century configuration of the Missoula National Forest and numerous family holdings including McFarland Place and Nelsons Ranch.