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2017 Map of Beartooth Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Holter Lake dominates this segment of the Missouri River canyon, its waters winding through a dramatic landscape of deep gulches and steep ridgelines. The western portion of the Helena National Forest covers much of the terrain, where landmarks like Jackson Peak and Beartooth Mountain rise above the river valley. The topography here is marked by significant vertical relief, evidenced by the sharp descent from the highlands into Falls Gulch and Log Gulch.

The map reveals the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, including the sharp turn at Oxbow Bend and the broad reach of Ming Bar. To the south, the river enters the iconic Gates of the Rocky Mountains, a narrow passage bordered by Mann Gulch and Meriwether Canyon. Remote access is limited to a few rugged routes such as Beartooth Rd and Old Doc Rd, highlighting the undeveloped nature of this mountain corridor.