1998 Map of Gird Point

About this map

The Darby Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Montana backcountry. The landscape is defined by its network of steep drainages, including Tenderfoot Gulch, Coffee Gulch, and Newton Gulch, which feed into larger watercourses like Skalkaho Creek. The map documents a geography built around forest management and public recreation, centering on features like the Black Bear Campground and the Centennial Nature Grove. Elevation is the primary driver of navigation here, with summits like Gird Point and the high pass at Buck Horn Saddle serving as key landmarks. Subtle details for the local historian include the Gaging Station on Skalkaho Creek and various seasonal camps like Yellowstone Camp. The presence of Railroad Creek and Daly Creek further illustrates the complex drainage system of the Ravalli County wilderness during the late 1990s.