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1972 Map of Virginia Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Virginia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Shields River drainage cuts through this high-altitude landscape along the border of Meagher Co and Park Co, Montana. This 1970s survey captures a transition zone between the Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Gallatin National Forest, dominated by peaks like Virginia Peak and prominent landmarks such as Target Rock. The presence of the Bennett Creek Guard Sta and proximity to the Forest Lake Guard Sta suggest the administrative importance of the timber and watershed resources in this era.

Water is the primary sculptor of this terrain, with the Shields River Road following the main waterway as it is joined by numerous tributaries including Bennett Creek, Serrett Creek, and Deep Creek. For researchers and genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of early forest service outposts and family-named features like Davey Butte and Billie Butte, which help anchor local oral histories to the physical landscape.