2024 Map of Fairview Peak

About this map

Crazy Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Gallatin National Forest, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and prominent peaks. The eastern slopes of Fairview Peak serve as a significant hydrological divide, sending water through numerous named forks and creeks including East Fork Duck Creek and Smelter Creek. The transition from high alpine ridges to the lower plateau is marked by Robinson Bench, a distinctive topographical feature in the southwest. A legacy of backcountry access is visible through the Cottonwood Lowline Trl and various segments of the Rock Creek trail system. Local history researchers may find interest in the diverse water features, from the alpine Swamp Lake to the uniquely named Hole-In-The-Rock Creek, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the Park and Sweet Grass county border region.