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2020 Map of Candle Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Candle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Helena National Forest lands dominate this area of the Big Belt Mountains, where the border between Lewis and Clark and Cascade counties follows the high ridgelines. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages, including Meriwether Canyon and Refrigerator Canyon, which cut through the steep slopes south of Candle Mtn. These geological formations, alongside Candle Gulch and Slip Gulch, create a complex network of canyons that feed into the larger Willow Creek system.

Evidence of traditional land use and backcountry access is found along Elkhorn Creek Rd and at landmarks like Bear Prairie. High-elevation water sources such as Kennedy Spring serve as critical points in this landscape. The map provides a detailed view of the natural water distribution through numerous tributaries like Cottonwood Cr and Elkhorn Cr, which have shaped the regional topography and historical access routes through the mountain passes.