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2011 Map of Polaris

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Polaris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Polaris serves as the focal point for this high-elevation landscape in Beaverhead County, where a dense network of mining claims and family-held lands defines the territory. The map reveals an extensive history of resource extraction, with clusters of operations such as the Silver King Mine, Mayflower Mine, and the Tungsten Mill concentrated around Garrett Hill. The settlement patterns here are distinctly tied to individual holdings and early ranching, evidenced by the Harrison Ranch and the Old Pinkerton Homestead.

Water sources including Grasshopper Creek and Billings Creek cut through the terrain, providing essential lifeblood for both mining and livestock. The presence of the Yellowstone Plateau and named springs like Old Faithful Spring highlight the unique geological character of the region. This 2011 survey documents a landscape where industrial heritage and remote homesteads persist alongside rugged physical features like Black Mountain and Sheep Canyon.