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1952 Map of Torrey Mountain

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Torrey Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Pioneer Mountains terrain dominates this 1950s survey, showcasing the high-elevation wilderness within the Beaverhead National Forest. This landscape is defined by massive peaks, including Tweedy Mountain, which reaches over 11,000 feet, and its neighbor Torrey Mountain. The presence of Mast Ditch and an Inactive Mine near the eastern boundary suggests early industrial efforts to manage water and extract minerals from these slopes.

A network of glacial basins holds numerous alpine water bodies like Gorge Lakes, Deerhead Lake, and Torrey Lake. These basins feed drainages such as Birch Creek and DuBois Creek, while smaller landmarks like Winkley Camp indicate the era's seasonal human presence for forest management or recreation. The map's detailed contours reveal the complex alpine geography of Beaverhead County before modern development, capturing a era when high-mountain access relied on a sparse system of trails.