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1996 Map of Table Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Table Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Highland Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Silver Bow and Madison counties. In the mid-1990s, the area within the Deerlodge National Forest remained largely undeveloped, characterized by steep drainages like Hells Canyon and Box Canyon. Human activity is primarily represented by a network of trails, 4WD roads, and the Hell Canyon Ranger Cabin, reflecting the administrative footprint of the Jefferson Ranger District.

Evidence of mineral exploration is scattered across the southern slopes, where numerous prospects and adits are noted. The presence of the Big Bonanza Mine and the Silica Butte Prospect points to a history of resource extraction in the shadow of peaks like Table Mountain and Big Mountain. This map provides a detailed record of the water sources vital to the region, from Little Cherry Creek Spring to the headwaters of Willow Creek, essential for both local wildlife and any historical grazing operations.