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2011 Map of Ramshorn Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High-altitude extraction and water management define this portion of Madison County, where the peak of Ramshorn Mountain overlooks a landscape heavily marked by historical mining activity. The concentration of claims and infrastructure, such as the Missouri Millsite and the South Meadow Creek Dam, suggests a systematic approach to processing ore near the headwaters of South Meadow Creek. This alpine environment is pocketed with small water bodies like Mine Lake and South Meadow Lake, which likely served as critical resources for the surrounding operations.

Industrial names like the Uncle Sam Mine, Last Chance Mine, and the Snowstorm Mine dominate the northern and eastern slopes, tracing a legacy of prospectors seeking wealth in the high country. Access through the steep terrain is highlighted by routes like Mill Gulch Rd, connecting the various forks of Mill Creek and Granite Creek. This survey captures the intersection of hard-rock mining history and the natural hydrology of the Tobacco Root Mountains region.