2014 Map of Babb

About this map

Babb serves as a small but vital hub in the high country of northern Montana, situated where the Saint Mary Canal and the Saint Mary River draw water from the mountains toward the plains. The landscape is defined by the dramatic meeting of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and the eastern edge of Glacier National Park, featuring prominent landmarks like Swiftcurrent Ridge and Boulder Ridge. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, as the Saint Mary Canal carries water across the landscape while the vast expanse of Lower Saint Mary Lake stretches to the south, containing the small Thunderbird Island. Local movement is centered on Many Glacier Rd and Boulder Dr, providing access to the remote backcountry of the Devils Slide and the glacial drainages of Wild Cr and Swiftcurrent Creek.