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2011 Map of Wickes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wickes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The rugged landscape of Alta Mountain and the surrounding gulches reveal a significant legacy of extraction near the settlement of Wickes. This area of Jefferson County is characterized by numerous historic workings, including the Alta Mines, Eureka Mine, and the Bunker Hill Mine. Evidence of industrial processing remains visible through the Wickes Tailings and the Wickes Tunnel, which connect the town to the local topography.

South of the primary mining district, the terrain transitions into a more agricultural and transit-oriented corridor. Small locales such as Amazon, Kyle, and Rieder are scattered along the drainages of Amazon Creek and Muskrat Creek. Local history is further grounded by family-named landmarks like the Sloan Ranch near Sloan Gulch, illustrating the dual nature of this Montana region as both a mineral-rich industrial zone and a ranching community.