2011 Map of Willow Springs

About this map

Ida Mine and the NE NW Section 15 Mine reveal a landscape shaped by mineral exploration within this Jefferson County quadrangle. The terrain is dominated by the prominence of Big Mountain in the south, while the Boulder River cuts through the western edge of the sheet. This 2011 survey documents a relatively sparse rural network where historic thoroughfares like Old Boulder Rd and Lone Mountain Rd provide the primary access to the backcountry. Local recreation and land use are centered around areas like Cooney Park, situated north of the mountain. The map serves as a contemporary record of the intersection between industrial mining history and the natural geography of the Montana foothills, preserving the exact locations of small-scale mining operations and the winding routes of Willow Springs Rd.