2020 Map of Cherry Creek Canyon

About this map

Gallatin National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape, where complex water management infrastructure meets high mountain terrain. The topographic detail reveals an extensive network of irrigation features, including Lower Ditch, Upper Ditch, Butler Ditch, and the Carpenter Cr Ditch, tracing the contours of the Cherry Creek Canyon. These hand-named waterways highlight the importance of water diversion for agricultural basins below the peaks. The map is anchored by prominent summits such as Elk Mtn and transit points like McCormack Pass. From the heights of Savannah Ridge to the lower Cherry Creek Basin, the terrain is defined by dramatic ridgelines including Wiley Ridge and Finnegan Ridge. Remote corridors like Cowboy Canyon provide insight into the pastoral and recreational history of Madison County.