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2011 Map of Gates Park

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Gates Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork Sun River carves a central path through this backcountry region of Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The landscape is defined by its series of distinct high-meadow openings, including Gates Park, Lone Park, Ninemile Park, and Tenmile Park. These areas provide clear reference points within a complex drainage system fed by numerous named tributaries such as Ray Creek, Spruce Creek, and Headquarters Creek.

Evidence of early exploration and resource naming is found throughout the terrain, from Rabbit Butte in the north to the southern reaches of Biggs Creek Flat. Water features like Gates Lake and the convergence of Red Shale Creek with Hoxsey Creek reveal a geography shaped by the transition between high summits and river bottoms. The presence of names like Miners Creek hints at the area's historical connection to prospecting, while the network of creeks including Lynx Creek and Sulphur Creek illustrates the intricate hydrography of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.