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2011 Map of Sunset Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Eddy Creek Mine and Upper Dee Creek Mine mark a landscape of extraction in this corner of Sanders County during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations including Sunset Peak, Sacajawea Peak, Drury Peak, and Olson Peak, which overlook a complex network of drainages. The hydrology is dominated by West Fork Swamp Creek and the Dry Fork, with several smaller tributaries such as Dee Creek, Bemish Creek, and Sevenmile Creek carving through the high country.

A distinctive system of forest access roads serves the area, including Dry Fork Rd and several routes with unique identifiers like Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, and Seven Up. The density of named mines, including the Dee Creek Mine and Miller Mine, indicates the enduring importance of mineral exploration in this part of Montana. These sites are linked by these specialized timber and mining routes, which navigate the steep gaps between peaks and valley floors.