2001 Map of Swede Gulch

About this map

Helena National Forest lands dominate this montane landscape, where the Blackfoot River cuts through the northern terrain. The map details a legacy of resource extraction, with numerous mining operations such as the Columbia Mine, Seven Up Pete Mine, and Silver Bell Mine scattered across the gulches. These industrial sites are concentrated around the drainages of Swede Gulch and Rochester Gulch, illustrating the era's mining footprint within the Lincoln Ranger District. Local ranching and aviation are represented by the Seven Up Pete Ranch and its nearby Airstrip, providing a contrast to the surrounding wilder peaks. Named features like Crater Mountain and Swede Hollow define the physical geography, while several other small-scale operations including the Rover Mine and Swansea Mine offer specific points of interest for those tracing the history of the upper Blackfoot drainage.