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1995 Map of Ettien Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest encompasses this section of Montana's Little Belt Mountains, defined by the drainage networks of the Judith River system. The landscape is marked by high, parallel elevations including Woodchopper Ridge and Ettien Ridge, which dictate the flow of various coulees and gulches. The convergence of the Middle Fork Judith River and Lost Fork Judith River highlights the complex hydrology of the area, where isolated water sources like Ettien Spring and numerous unnamed springs emerge from the steep terrain.

Evidence of human habitation and seasonal use is sparse, represented by localized landmarks such as Korell Cabin and Burris Cabin. The map details the 3rd Standard Parallel North, a critical surveying line for public land management in this remote region. For the researcher, the map reveals a network of mountain drainage systems like Deer Gulch and Hatzell Coulee that have shaped the land's accessibility and utility within the national forest boundary.