2017 Map of Wickes

About this map

Wickes and the surrounding drainage of Comet Cr anchor this high-altitude landscape in Jefferson County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches—including Iron Ore Gulch, Spring Gulch, and Copper Gulch—that hint at the area's deep-rooted mining heritage. This 2017 survey shows the modern footprint of settlements like Jefferson City and Amazon, while tracing the historical infrastructure that once supported the region's industrial boom. A significant engineering landmark, the Wickes Tunnel, is located south of Portal, marking the passage through the mountains. To the east, the map captures the western edge of the Deerlodge National Forest and the broad expanse of Boulder Valley. The geography is further detailed by numerous family-named landmarks and watercourses such as Prickly Pear Cr and Muskrat Cr, which drain the eastern slopes of Alta Mtn.