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2017 Map of Gallatin Gateway

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gallatin Gateway and the surrounding valley in Gallatin County are defined by a complex network of agricultural irrigation and the transition into high-elevation wilderness. The Gallatin River serves as the central axis of the landscape, crossed by landmarks such as the Axtell Bridge, Gateway Bridges, and Williams Bridge. North of the settlement, the Salesville Cem stands as a significant point for genealogists, while the presence of the Briar Creek Airport reflects the area's modern infrastructure.

A dense system of waterways including the Farmers Canal, Highline Canal, and Allison Lewis Ditch reveals the extensive history of water management required to support the local valley farms. To the south, the terrain climbs toward the Gallatin National Forest, where the landscape becomes more secluded near Noon Mark and the Tom Lay Prairie. This map documents a unique Montana landscape where established rural settlements meet protected forest lands and seasonal creek drainages.