2017 Map of Blacktail Mountain

About this map

Blacktail Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Bridger Range dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Gallatin National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system where the Middle Fork Sixteenmile Cr and S Fork Sixteenmile Cr converge toward the northern Sixteenmile Canyon. Evidence of early settlement and land use persists in the southern reaches, most notably at the Morgan Cem located near Morgan Ln. Transportation through these deep canyons and gulches is limited to primitive routes like Blacktail Rd and Rocky Mountain Rd, which navigate the steep divide between the Sixteenmile Cr and southern drainages. The rugged geography is defined by prominent landmarks such as Table Mtn, Horsethief Mtn, and the Blacktail Divide, marking a wilderness area characterized by significant vertical relief and secluded canyons like Painted Canyon and Maxwell Canyon.