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1968 Map of Price Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Price Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Blacktail Mountains dominate this high-elevation terrain in Beaverhead County, Montana, as documented in 1968. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where Blacktail Deer Creek and its many tributaries, such as Cottonwood Creek and Brock Creek, carve out steep canyons and ridges. Near the northwestern edge of the range, the Silver Queen Mine stands as a point of industrial interest, suggesting the area's mineral prospects during the late 1960s.

The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the headwaters of Price Creek and Teddy Creek, which navigate through deeply incised features like Teddy Canyon and Red Canyon. This environment, characterized by ephemeral springs and seasonal watercourses such as Heifer Creek and Bull Creek, highlights the importance of water management in Montana's ranching and mining history. The map also records numerous fence lines, providing a detailed look at land division and range management in this part of the state.