2017 Map of Cadotte Creek

About this map

Cadotte Pass serves as a prominent crossing point within the Lewis and Clark Range, marking a historic transit route across the continental divide. The drainage patterns are defined by the Blackfoot River and its numerous tributaries, including Alice Creek and Cadotte Creek. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape of complex gulches, such as Whiskey Gulch, Paymaster Gulch, and Surveyors Gulch, which suggest a history of prospecting and early resource exploration. Infrastructure is sparse, anchored by the Cadotte Creek Bridge and forest routes like Flesher Pass Rd and Alice Creek Rd. The high-elevation terrain within the Helena National Forest includes landmarks like Green Mtn and the alpine Flesher Lakes, illustrating the remote character of this mountain environment near the headwaters of significant Montana waterways.