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1971 Map of Philipsburg

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Philipsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Philipsburg sits at the foot of the hills where the Philipsburg Valley meets the eastern mountains in the early 1970s. The landscape is a study in industrial and natural transitions, defined by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and the extensive mining operations bordering the Deerlodge National Forest. To the east of the town center, a concentration of mines, prospects, and a Strip Mine trace the mineral-rich slopes, with significant tailings deposits near Douglas Creek.

South of town, the valley floor opens up toward Porters Corner, where Flint Creek winds through the agricultural flats. Infrastructure of the era is well-represented, from the County Airport and a Ranger Station to the specialized Sewage Disposal Ponds. The map provides specific locations for local landmarks like the Cemetery, the Water Tank, and various stacks, offering a precise record of the community's layout and its relationship to the surrounding wilderness and water sources like Fred Burr Creek and Sawmill Creek.