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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

Gallatin National Forest dominates this mountain landscape along the border of Park and Gallatin Counties in the late 1980s. The presence of the Old Russell Mill and the Harrison Mine near Meadow Creek indicates a history of resource extraction and industry woven into the wilderness. High peaks and ridges like Chestnut Mountain and the Gallatin Range flank the area, which is punctuated by high-altitude waters such as Bear Lakes, Crystal Lake, and Pine Lake.

Evidence of early human activity is found at Hoffman (Site) and the Kountz Mine, while the Trail Creek Guard Station serves as a reminder of federal forest management. Access through these drainages is marked by the Trail Creek Trail, following the natural contours of Browns Gulch and Morrison Gulch. The terrain is characterized by sharp relief, leading to prominent landmarks like Chimney Rock and the namesake Bald Knob.