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1987 Map of Bald Knob

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Bald Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The high ridges and deep gulches of the Gallatin Range define this 1987 provisional survey, which straddles the border of Gallatin and Park counties. This landscape is a working mountain environment where mining and forestry interests left a clear imprint on the land. Remnants of early industrial activity are preserved through the locations of the Kountz Mine, Harrison Mine, and the Old Russell Mill, situated along the drainages of Meadow Creek and its tributaries.

The presence of the Trail Creek Guard Station and the Hoffman Trail reflects the managed nature of the Gallatin National Forest during this era. Topographical landmarks like Bald Knob and Chimney Rock rise above the drainage systems, while several high-altitude water bodies, including Bear Lakes, Crystal Lake, and Pine Lake, provide critical reference points for hikers and researchers exploring the wilderness character of the Gallatin during the late twentieth century.