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2024 Map of Gallatin Rapids

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Gallatin Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Missouri Wild and Scenic River carves a winding path through the northern portion of this landscape, protected within the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. The river is marked by a series of navigational landmarks, including Gallatin Rapids, Bear Rapids, and Dauphin Rapids, illustrating the challenging hydrography of this stretch. This area along the Blaine and Fergus County border is defined by high ridgelines and deep drainages, notably Whiskey Ridge and the winding course of Dog Creek.

Transportation through this isolated terrain is limited to a few established routes such as Stafford Ferry Rd and Raglan Ridge Rd. Notable topographic features like Leslie Point and Oil Well Hill provide vertical relief against the coulées and flats. The map documents the persistent rural character of the Missouri Breaks, where the landscape remains largely defined by its natural watercourses and the simple road network required to navigate the high benches.