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1995 Map of Gates Park

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Gates Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Bob Marshall Wilderness and Lewis and Clark National Forest converge in this high-altitude mountain landscape, defined by the winding course of the North Fork Sun River. This 1995 revision documents the remote settlement at Gates Park, where a small cluster of structures and an Landing Strip (Inactive) sit near the shores of Gates Lake. The terrain is marked by significant physical landmarks including the Sawtooth Range to the east and Wapiti Ridge to the north.

Outdoor heritage is central to this area, as the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the southwestern peaks. The map also records early-mid century land management features like the Game Preserve and backcountry outposts such as Packbridge. Dozens of drainages, from Lick Creek to Lynx Creek, feed into the river system, illustrating the complex watershed that shapes this portion of the Montana Rockies.