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2011 Map of Blankenbaker Flats

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blankenbaker Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blankenbaker Flats occupies a high-elevation plateau within the Lewis and Clark National Forest, defined by a dramatic network of deep drainages and gulches. The landscape is dominated by the course of Logging Creek, which winds through the eastern portion of the map, carving features such as Wild Rock Canyon and Big Timber Gulch. Transportation through this steep terrain is primarily limited to rugged routes like Logging Creek Rd and Sawmill Gulch Rd, highlighting the area's remote character and its history of forest resource management.

Outdoor recreation and hydrology are central themes, with the Logging Creek Campground providing a point of access for visitors. The map details the complex headwaters of several major drainages, including the North Fork Deep Creek and South Fork Deep Creek, which bracket Monument Ridge. These features illustrate the erosion patterns characteristic of this part of Montana, where seasonal flows from Sand Coulee Creek and Mill Creek have sculpted a sequence of coulees and gulches over millennia.