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2017 Map of Elk Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bitterroot Divide serves as a prominent geographic boundary in this high-altitude landscape, separating the drainage systems of the Lolo National Forest to the north and the Bitterroot National Forest to the south. The terrain is defined by a series of significant peaks and ridges, including the namesake Elk Mountain and the southern Cooney Ridge. Historical access and movement through the mountains are marked by several natural passes such as Holloman Saddle and S and G Saddle, which connect the deep drainages of Miller Creek and Swartz Creek.

Two Y Junction stands as the primary reference point for the primitive road network, where routes like W Fork Schwartz Creek Rd and Eight-Mile Creek Rd facilitate travel through the wilderness. Water sources are abundant, with numerous headwaters like Last Drink Creek and Sluice Creek flowing off the central divide. The map also delineates the jurisdictional intersection of Missoula, Ravalli, and Granite counties.