2017 Map of Big Draw

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, which is defined by a dense network of drainage systems feeding into the Eightmile Creek and Fridley Creek basins. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, with named drainages and landforms such as Big Draw and the uniquely titled Point Stupid providing key navigational points for those traversing the backcountry. In the southeastern corner, more modern development appears in the form of residential connectors like Gemini Road and Orion Way near the mouth of Tie Gulch. Numerous branches of Pole Gulch and Miller Creek slice through the central terrain, illustrating the complex hydrology of this high-elevation region. The survey also captures isolated water features like Mud Lake and the upper reaches of Pine Creek, reflecting the area's role as a vital watershed within the National Forest system.