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2017 Map of Bison Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest covers much of this high-elevation terrain, where steep drainages and meadow systems define the landscape south of Basin. The topographic relief is punctuated by prominent peaks including Bear Mtn and Sullivan Mtn in the north, and Haystack Mtn near the southern boundary. This area serves as a significant drainage basin for the Little Boulder River and its various tributaries like Homesite Cr and Bison Cr.

Settlement is concentrated along the western edge, particularly at Elk Park and the eponymous Bison Canyon. These points represent key transit corridors through the mountains, following the natural paths created by features such as Whiskey Gulch and McLeod Gulch. Higher up, numerous clearings like Berrys Meadows and Hidden Meadows suggest a traditional mountain economy centered on grazing and seasonal resource access.