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2024 Map of Bison Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, dominated by the high peaks of the Boulder Mountains and the winding corridor of Bison Canyon. The settlement of Elk Park sits at the southwestern edge of the map, serving as a primary point of human activity along the mountain base. The terrain is defined by its complex drainage network, where Bison Creek and the Little Boulder River collect water from dozens of named gulches, such as Whiskey Gulch and Sawmill Creek.

High-altitude landmarks such as Mt Pisgah, Haystack Mtn, and Sullivan Mtn anchor the ridges, while the internal valleys are marked by a series of named clearings. These pockets of level ground, including Moose Meadows, Dunks Meadow, and Berrys Meadows, suggest historical sites for seasonal grazing or camps within the forest interior. The map provides a detailed view of these remote features and the intricate system of drainages like Homesite Creek and Morman Gulch.