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1974 Map of Gird Point

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Gird Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Bitterroot National Forest dominates this mid-1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by forest management and watershed geography. The confluence of Skalkaho Creek and several steep drainages like Daly Creek and Bear Gulch highlights the area's intricate drainage pattern. Human presence is centered on federal land administration and recreational infrastructure, notably at the Black Bear Forest Service Station and the nearby Black Bear Campground.

A network of remote access points, including the Gird Point Heliport & Lot and various stretches of Pack Trail, shows the logistical challenges of managing this high-elevation terrain. The presence of a Gaging Station on Skalkaho Creek and named camps such as Yellowstone Camp suggests a landscape utilized for both environmental monitoring and seasonal recreation. High points like Gird Point and Black Bear Point serve as the primary landmarks for navigation across the deeply folded gulches of the Ravalli County backcountry.