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1968 Map of Swede Gulch

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Swede Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Mining operations and high-country waterways define this portion of the Helena National Forest in late 1960s Montana. The landscape is marked by numerous active and historical prospects, including the Silver Bell Mine, the Columbia Mine, and the Last Chance Mine, illustrating the persistent search for mineral wealth in the mountains of Lewis and Clark County. Drainage systems such as the Blackfoot River and its tributaries, including Landers Fork and Hogum Creek, dictate the movement through these canyons.

Water management for local use is evidenced by the Grosfield Ditch, which cuts across the terrain north of Humbug Creek. Steep topography peaks at Crater Mountain, while recreational access is noted at the Aspen Grove Campground along the river. This survey provides a record of the industrial and natural features of the Swede Gulch area before later changes in forest management and land use altered the footprint of these remote mining sites.