1984 Map of White Sulphur Springs

About this map

The Little Belt Mountains dominate the central landscape of this 1984 study, a region defined by its mining heritage and high-country hydrology. Near the northern edge, the settlement of Neihart serves as a hub for historic extraction, surrounded by named shafts including the Silver Dyke Mine, Cornucopia Mine, and the Queen of the Hills Mine. This area marks the headwaters of several major drainage systems, with the Smith River and Belt Creek flowing north while the Musselshell River originates to the south. In the southwest corner, the namesake White Sulphur Springs sits at a crossroads of ranching and timber country, while the east is characterized by the expansive Judith River State Wildlife Management Area. The map captures a moment when traditional mountain industries like those at Broadwater Mines coexisted with modern conservation boundaries, showing a rugged terrain of peaks like Big Baldy and the distinctive Haymaker Narrows.