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2017 Map of Carter Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Carter Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Highwood Mountains dominate this portion of Chouteau County, where the topography transitions from the steep, timbered slopes of the Lewis & Clark National Forest to a complex network of coulees and creek drainages. The landscape is defined by the high prominence of Carter Mountain and the winding course of Shonkin Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Lacey Creek and Bishop Creek.

Evidence of ranching and early settlement is preserved in the local nomenclature, particularly around the Upper Shonkin Cem and the Shonkin Creek Bridge. The map details a series of distinct coulees—Todd Coulee, Broker Coulee, and Elmer Coulee—illustrating how the local geography was carved and named by generations of residents. Isolated landmarks such as Bear Gulch and Skillion Creek provide specific points of interest for those tracing family ties to this corner of Montana.