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2011 Map of Hebgen Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hebgen Lake and the Madison River corridor define this mountainous landscape in Gallatin County, Montana. The map centers on the critical engineering of the Hebgen Dam, situated just upstream from the geologic scars of Earthquake Lake. This 2011 survey documents a mix of recreational and residential development along the shorelines, characterized by long-established sites like Campfire Lodge, Hilgard Lodge, and the Watkins Creek Ranch.

The rugged terrain of the Gallatin National Forest is evidenced by steep drainages such as Kirkwood Creek and Trapper Creek which feed into the reservoir. Access is primary via the S Shore Hebgen Lake Rd and Firehole Ranch Rd, serving several public facilities including Cabin Creek Campground and Rumbaugh Campground. These features reflect the region's 20th-century history as a destination for tourism and hydraulic management in the wake of the 1959 seismic event.