2014 Map of Francis

About this map

The settlement of Francis lies at a critical hydrological and jurisdictional juncture in the central Montana highlands. This area is defined by the steep transition from the Big Belt Mountains into the deep incisions of Sixteenmile Canyon and Middle Fork Canyon. Much of the territory is managed within the Helena National Forest, where the landscape is carved by the complex drainage systems of Sixteenmile Cr and its tributaries like Middle Fork Sixteenmile Cr and Paddys Run. High-elevation landmarks such as Wall Mtn and Sherlock Mtn overlook the winding courses of Sixteen Mile Rd and Francis Rd, which trace the narrow valley floors. The map also delineates the convergence of three county boundaries—Gallatin, Broadwater, and Meagher—near the confluence of Spring Gulch, marking a significant point of administrative intersection in this mountain terrain.