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1985 Map of Sheepshead Mountain

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Sheepshead Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates this mid-1980s mountain terrain, where extractive industry and wilderness management define the landscape. The map reveals a legacy of mining activity through numerous Prospect and Prospects labels scattered across the slopes, particularly near Ramsey Gulch and Ruby Creek. Evidence of historical infrastructure appears along the eastern edge, where the Old Railroad Grade follows the valley floor near Bison Creek, a common sight in Montana's mineral-rich districts where rail lines once serviced remote camps.

Water management and natural drainage systems are meticulously documented, from the Boulder River in the north to the Maney Lake Spillway. The presence of the Headquarters facility and various 4wd tracks and trails highlights the area's role as a managed forest resource. This provisional survey captures the transition between the region's industrial past and its modern identity as part of Elk Park.