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2014 Map of Flathead Pass

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Flathead Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Springhill sits at the base of the dramatic Bridger Range, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep drainage basins. This 2014 survey captures the complex topography of the Gallatin National Forest, where the transition from valley floor to high mountain passes is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and historical access routes. The map documents a network of primitive roads and trails, such as Haugland Ranch Rd and Flathead Pass Rd, which navigate through Morrison Canyon and Mill Creek Canyon.

Water serves as the primary sculptor of this terrain, with drainage systems like N Cottonwood Cr, Reese Cr, and Pass Cr carving out deep valleys. The geographic prominence of Flathead Pass in the northeast provides a historic crossing point through the range. Local ranching and forest management history is reflected in the naming of features such as Felix Canyon, Johnson Canyon, and Corbly Gulch, illustrating the long-standing human connection to these mountain slopes.