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1961 Map of Wickiup Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Wickiup Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates the high-altitude terrain along the border of Silver Bow and Madison Counties. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a landscape defined by mining activity and natural water sources, where numerous unmarked Mines and Prospects are scattered across the slopes of Moffet Mountain and Pandora Mountain. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Wickiup Creek and Blacktail Creek cutting through the timbered highlands.

Downslope, the terrain transitions into complex gulches like Soap Gulch and Sawmill Gulch. The presence of several distinct Springs and the descent of Rochester Creek suggest a landscape where water management was critical for the local mineral exploration. The prominence of King and Queen Hill serves as a significant topographical landmark in this sparsely settled region, which is primarily characterized by its resource extraction potential and remote forest boundaries.