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2024 Map of Big Draw

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Big Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this section of Park County, where the high mountain terrain is deeply incised by a network of gulches and drainages. The settlement of Emigrant sits at the base of these slopes, serving as a gateway to the high country. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major water systems, including Eightmile Creek and the intricate Miller Creek drainage system, which includes branches labeled Miller Creek A through Miller Creek E.

High-altitude landmarks like Mud Lake and the survey points at Mud Lake Tri and Fridley Lake Tri provide orientation within the wilderness. A network of historical trails, such as the North Dry Divide Trl and the Pole Gulch Trl, suggests a long-standing pattern of seasonal access through these peaks. The namesake Big Draw and the various branches of Pole Gulch demonstrate the complex topography that has shaped land use and ranching in this portion of Montana.