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1997 Map of Ramshorn Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Ramshorn Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Tobacco Root Mountains dominate this landscape within the Beaverhead National Forest, revealing a region defined by high-altitude peaks and a history of mineral extraction. The map identifies numerous mining-related features, including the Birds Mines in the west and the Missouri Mine Creek to the east. Prospecting activity is widespread, with several Prospect and Adit labels scattered across the slopes of Ramshorn Mountain and South Baldy Mountain.

Hydrographic patterns are shaped by the steep terrain, with drainage systems like Mill Gulch and Kings Gulch feeding into larger forks. Subalpine waters such as Cliff Lake, McKelvey Lake, and Mine Lake are clustered near the northern ridges. This 1997 revision highlights the dual character of the Madison County highlands: a protected wilderness managed by the Madison Ranger District that retains the physical scars and names of its mining past.