2017 Map of Sylvanite

About this map

Sylvanite sits at the edge of the Yaak River in this modern topographical study of northwestern Montana's remote interior. Located within the Kootenai National Forest, the landscape is dominated by the massive crests of the Purcell Mountains, including Grizzly Mountain, Independence Mtn, and Conn Mtn. The map highlights a complex network of forest access points like Seventenmile Creek Rd and the Skyline NRT (Skyline Ridge), which trace the steep ridgelines above drainages such as Burnt Cr and Independence Creek. This 2017 survey reflects the area's continued identity as a critical timber and backcountry region, where the historical footprint of mining and forestry is preserved through labels like Roderick Ridge/Independence and the many named gulches like Grush Gulch and Crum Gulch.