2014 Map of Gird Point

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest encompasses the majority of this mountain landscape in Ravalli County, dominated by the high peak of Gird Point and the drainage systems of Skalkaho Cr. The map illustrates a network of mountain roads and gulches that have long served the timber and recreation economies of western Montana. Primary access follows the winding Shalkaho Hwy, which skirts the base of steep terrain including Buck Horn Saddle and Black Bear Point. The area is characterized by numerous named drainages such as Fullerton Gulch, Tenderfoot Gulch, and Bear Gulch, each cutting deep into the forest's interior. This 2014 survey documents the established forest infrastructure and water resources, including Daly Cr, McCarteney Cr, and Saint Clair Cr, providing a clear view of the high-elevation topography and its accessibility via routes like the Skalkaho-Rye Rd.