2011 Map of Whetstone Ridge

About this map

Miller Mine and the Montana Prince Mine anchor a pocket of historical mining activity in the southern reach of this Ravalli County landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the high-elevation drainage patterns where the South Fork Rock Creek and Ross Fork originate. The map documents the concentration of small extraction sites like the Lutz Mine and O'Brien Mine near the headwaters of Cuba Creek. The terrain is defined by high peaks and ridges, including Moose Mountain and Whetstone Ridge, which separate various alpine basins and small water bodies. Named landmarks such as Cow Camp Meadows and Frogpond Basin provide evidence of historical land use, while Medicine Lake and Green Canyon Lake dot the mountain flanks, marking the origins of numerous creek systems.