1963 Map of Rogers Pass

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The Continental Divide bisects this 1963 survey, marking the dramatic crest where waters split between the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds. Located within the Helena National Forest, the landscape is defined by the high-elevation transition from the Blackfoot River drainage in the southwest to the headwaters of the Dearborn River and its South Fork Dearborn River in the north. Evidence of the region's mining history is anchored by the Mike Horse Mine near Anaconda Creek, while the remote character of the era is reflected in solitary landmarks like the Evergreen Cabin. Topographically prominent peaks such as Sunset Mountain and Denton Mountain overlook a complex network of gulches and creeks, including Wolf Creek and Lyons Creek, which served as vital corridors for early travel through Rogers Pass.