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2001 Map of Boulder Baldy

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Boulder Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Boulder Baldy and Boulder Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Helena National Forest, straddling the administrative boundary between Broadwater and Meagher counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and seasonal water sources, including the headwaters of Confederate Gulch and Blacktail Creek. The map reveals a remote wilderness characterized by steep ridges and glacial features, such as Camas Lake and the Boulder Lakes.

Evidence of the region’s early prospecting history is visible in the naming of deep ravines like Debauch Gulch and Ayers Gulch. While few permanent structures are noted, the intricate network of pack trails and forest roads suggests a landscape managed for both timber and recreation under the Townsend Ranger District. This 2001 revision provides a detailed look at the hydrology of the Big Belt Mountains before modern climate shifts altered these alpine water systems.