1962 Map of Upper Holter Lake

About this map

Upper Holter Lake and the Missouri River define the winding corridor of this Montana landscape, where the water cuts through the mountains of the Helena National Forest. The map documents a blend of early ranching and mid-century utility, marked by the Hilger Ranch and Hilger Well within the broad Hilger Valley. Cultural markers like the Hauser Sch and the Old Weiss and French Place offer glimpses into the rural occupancy of the canyon country, while the Powerplant at Hauser Dam signifies the 20th-century harness of the river. The terrain is deeply incised by family-named gulches and canyons, including Meriwether Canyon and Sacajawea Mountain, with various trails and pack trails providing the only access into the high timber and steep breaks above American Bar.