2014 Map of Gallatin Rapids

About this map

The Missouri River carves a critical boundary between Blaine and Fergus counties, marked by turbulent river features including Gallatin Rapids, Bear Rapids, and Little Dog Rapids. This northern Montana landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and sparse infrastructure, where the river's path is constrained by landmarks such as Sugarloaf Rock and Leslie Point. The terrain rising from the river breaks into complex drainage patterns like Flax Coulee and the winding Dog Cr. High ground dominates the southern half of the quadrangle, notably along Whiskey Ridge and Jones Cone. A legacy of resource exploration is visible at Oil Well Hill, while the remote character of the region is preserved through limited access points like Ragland Ridge Rd and the Pn Bridge Rd near the southern map margin.