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2017 Map of Flathead Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Springhill serves as the primary settlement gateway to the high elevations of the Bridger Range in this modern topographic study of Gallatin County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where the Gallatin National Forest boundary marks a transition from the agricultural valley floor to a complex network of canyons and gulches. Significant drainage systems, including N Cottonwood Cr and Bill Smith Cr, reveal the hydrological pattern that has shaped the area's development and road network.

The presence of named corridors like Flathead Pass Rd and Reynolds Creek Rd provides clear evidence of the historical and continued importance of mountain transit. Local history is reflected in the numerous family-named features, such as Tom Reese Cr and Evan Reese Cr, suggesting a deep legacy of homesteading and early ranching. The map clearly delineates the point of Flathead Pass, a critical geographic notch that has long facilitated movement between these steep ridges.