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1983 Map of Troy

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Troy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The town of Troy sits along a bend in the Kootenai River, serving as a vital hub where the Burlington Northern railroad meets the rugged mountains of the Kootenai National Forest. This 1980s revision reflects a landscape shaped by both timber and mineral extraction, with the valley floor supporting a Landing Strip and an Athletic Field while the surrounding peaks are honeycombed with legacy mining operations.

Hard-rock mining history is particularly dense in the western and southern ridges, including the Big Eight Mine near Callahan Creek and the Montana Premier Mine on the slopes of Copper Mountain. Higher elevations like Grouse Mountain and Goat Mountain are accessed by the Goat Mountain Trail, highlighting a network of forest infrastructure including the Troy Ranger Sta and several gaging stations. The geography reveals a clear divide between the industrial river corridor and the steep, creek-cut terrain of the surrounding wilderness.