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2020 Map of Bear Trap Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bear Trap Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Madison River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Madison County, serving as the primary geographic corridor for a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and significant water features. The rugged terrain rises toward the summit of Red Mtn in the north, while the southern reaches of the map are protected within the boundaries of the Gallatin National Forest. This 2020 survey documents a network of named drainages including Bear Trap Cr, Hot Springs Cr, and Cherry Cr, which feed the river from the surrounding uplands.

Transportation and resource management are evidenced by the Madison River Bridge and the presence of the Lower Ditch in the northeast. Several rural routes, such as Cherry Creek Rd and Cold Springs Rd, provide access to the remote backcountry. The map clearly delineates the complex intersection of township and range lines, such as t3s r1e and t3s r2e, which provide essential reference points for land ownership and historical property research in this section of the Montana wilderness.