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2011 Map of Alder Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sandstone Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Granite County quadrangle, where a complex network of drainages and topographical features defines the high country. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and rugged geography through its naming conventions, particularly in the southeastern sector. Here, features such as Miners Gulch, Sawpit Gulch, and Little Sawpit Gulch suggest a past tied to early Montana timber and mining activities along the tributaries of Upper Willow Creek.

Remote access is primarily via the winding Winter Gulch Rd, which navigates the various gulches including Baboon Gulch and Coles Gulch. The northern portion is characterized by the headwaters of Ramona Creek and Ranch Creek, creating a watershed system that flows through prominent canyons like Martin Gulch and Cub Gulch. This 2011 survey serves as a precise record of the landforms and nomenclature in a less-developed corner of the state.