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2014 Map of Alder Gulch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Alder Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sandstone Ridge dominates the central landscape of this Granite County survey, where the administrative boundaries of Lolo National Forest and Deerlodge National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named gulches that reflect the area's prospecting and ranching history. Key topographic landmarks such as Miners Gulch, Sawpit Gulch, and Windlass Gulch suggest a legacy of resource extraction, while named watercourses like Ranch Cr and Ramona Cr drain the high country.

Automobile access is traced through primitive routes including Miners Gulch Rd and Scotchman Gulch Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, The Wedge stands as a prominent physical feature near Mill Gulch. This map provides a detailed view of the backcountry during the early 21st century, illustrating how these mountain corridors remained largely undeveloped within the protected forest lands.