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2011 Map of Gird Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Skalkaho Creek and its many tributaries define the geography of this part of Ravalli County, where steep drainages and mountain summits dominate the landscape. In this 2011 U.S. Forest Service and USGS collaboration, the map documents a network of named gulches and high points, including Fullerton Gulch, Tenderfoot Gulch, and the prominent Gird Point. The presence of Yellowstone Camp and the Black Bear Campground suggests a long-standing pattern of seasonal use and forest management.

Transportation through this high-elevation area is largely limited to forest roads like Railroad Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours carved by waters like Saint Clair Creek and Gird Creek. For the researcher, the map preserves the specific locations of geographic markers such as Buck Horn Saddle and Black Bear Point, providing a detailed look at the backcountry infrastructure of the early 21st century.