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1997 Map of Storm Peak

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Storm Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where 1990s land use balances recreation, ranching, and resource extraction. The topography is dominated by peaks like Storm Peak and Sugarloaf Mountain, creating a rugged backdrop for localized industry. An Open Pit Mine and various Prospects near Brownes Lake indicate the area's mineral interests, while the Mine Shaft to the south suggests deeper underground operations.

Isolated outposts such as Grose Ranch and Spritzer Ranch mark the limited human settlement in the area, often situated near water sources like Cherry Creek or Jacks Gulch. The Forest Service presence is anchored by the Rock Creek Guard Sta in the western reaches. This map illustrates the 20th-century transition of the Montana backcountry, where old mining claims and remote ranching life intersect with high-mountain waters like Lake Agnes and Rainbow Lake.