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1995 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Big Snowy Mountains dominate the high terrain of Fergus County in this mid-1990s survey, showcasing the dramatic elevation changes within the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The geography is defined by deep drainages such as Browns Gulch and Porcupine Gulch, which feed into larger water systems like West Fork Rock Creek and Meadow Creek. A central point of human activity and recreation is concentrated at Crystal Lake, where the Crystal Lake Guard Station and Crystal Lake Boat Launching are established features.

Factual evidence of the area's limestone geology is clearly marked by the presence of the Ice Cave and Devil Chute Cave located south of West Peak. These geological landmarks, accessible via the National Forest Trail 384, highlight the specialized recreation and wilderness management priorities of the Judith Musselshell Ranger District during this era. The map also delineates the 3rd Standard Parallel North, a key cadastral reference point for Montana surveying.