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1971 Map of West Valley

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of West Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroad cuts a prominent path across this landscape, following the course of Warm Springs Creek through the valley floor. In the early 1970s, the small communities of West Valley and Stump Town served as anchors for this industrial corridor, which was heavily shaped by resource extraction and transit. Evidence of the region's mining heritage is found in numerous Mines and Prospects scattered across Stucky Ridge and the slopes of Olson Mountain.

Beyond the industrial activity near the tracks, the terrain transitions into the protected lands of the Deer Lodge National Forest. To the north, Lost Creek State Park features the Falls and Lost Creek Campground, highlighting the area's utility for both recreation and industry. Landmarks such as Meyers Dam, Hatcher Field, and a Drive-in Theater provide a clear picture of the local infrastructure during this era.