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2020 Map of Cherry Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cowboys Heaven marks a high-altitude point of interest within the high country of the Madison Range, where the boundaries of the Gallatin National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest converge. This area is defined by a dense network of mountain drainage systems, including the headwaters of Cherry Creek and Jourdaine Creek. The map reveals the intricate alpine hydrology of the region, specifically at High Lakes and the namesake Cherry Lake.

Landmarks like Red Knob provide topographic orientation for this wilderness terrain, while man-made water management is evidenced by the Jack Cr Ditch in the southwestern portion. The presence of E Entrance Rd provides limited vehicular access into this otherwise roadless landscape, which remains largely characterized by natural features like Placer Creek and Mill Cr. This survey illustrates the protected status of these mountain headwaters and the transition between two of Montana's major national forests.