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2014 Map of Candle Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Candle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Helena National Forest lands dominate this territory along the border of Cascade and Lewis and Clark counties. The landscape is defined by significant elevations, including Sacajawea Mtn and Willow Mtn, which overlook a network of steep drainages and canyons. The presence of Meriwether Canyon in the southwest and Candle Gulch near the center indicates a deeply incised topography where seasonal water sources like Kennedy Spring are vital markers.

Access to this high country is facilitated by a few primitive routes such as Elkhorn Creek Rd and Bear Tooth Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The drainage system is clearly defined by several watercourses including Cottonwood Cr, Wagner Cr, and Elkhorn Cr, reflecting the hydrologic patterns of the Big Belt Mountains. Notable clearings like Bear Prairie provide distinct breaks in the forested terrain, serving as landmark points for navigation in this undeveloped wilderness area.