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2017 Map of Bandbox Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bandbox Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bandbox Mountain and the high ridges of the Lewis & Clark National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in central Montana. The map documents a complex system of drainage and relief, characterized by prominent summits like Gibson Peak and Sheep Mtn. A network of historic routes and primitive paths, such as the Yogo Trl and Sage Cr Rd, provides the primary access through the steep terrain, connecting isolated spots like Elk Saddle and Bear Park.

The hydrography of the region is defined by numerous gulches and coulees, including Republican Gulch, Rickard Coulee, and the curiously named Sixteen Color Gulch. These waterways, along with Yogo Cr and the branches of N Fork Running Wolf Cr, carve deep into the geology of Judith Basin County. The presence of features such as Tollgate Mtn and Woodchopper Ridge suggests a history of early passage and resource extraction within these mountain drainages.