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1966 Map of Whites City

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Whites City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Whites City and the surrounding drainages of the Helena National Forest reveal a landscape defined by 1960s mining activity and the complex topography of the Big Belt Mountains. Located along the boundary of Broadwater and Meagher counties, the area is dissected by numerous named gulches and creeks, including the prominent Beaver Creek and White Gulch. High elevations are marked by peaks such as Needham Mountain and Bilk Mountain, while the valley floors contain evidence of prospecting and localized extraction.

Industrial activity is noted through various sites like the Schabert Mine and the Humming Bird Mine, alongside several unnamed mines and prospects. A network of jeep trails provides the primary access through this steep terrain, connecting historical camp locations such as Lambing Camp Gulch with the drainage systems of Avalanche Creek and Campbell Creek. This survey captures the region during a period of active resource exploration within the national forest boundary.