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2020 Map of Gallatin Rapids

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Gallatin Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a deep and winding path through the borderlands of Blaine and Fergus counties, where it is defined by a series of significant whitewater obstacles. This stretch of the river is characterized by the Gallatin Rapids, Bear Rapids, and Little Dog Rapids, which shaped early navigation and travel through this part of Montana. The surrounding terrain is a complex network of ridges and drainages, marked by distinctive high points like Sugarloaf Rock and Jones Cone.

Access to the river valley is provided by high-elevation routes such as Raglan Ridge Rd and Wiskey Ridge Rd, which follow the contours of the breaks above Dog Cr. The persistence of Stafford Ferry Rd as a primary artery leading toward the water suggests the historical importance of river crossings in this remote landscape. These features highlight a region where the geography of the river remains the dominant force in both transport and topographical identity.