2020 Map of Hellgate Gulch

About this map

The Big Belt Mountains dominate this landscape within the Helena National Forest, where a complex network of drainages and high ridges defines the terrain. Prominent landmarks such as Hellgate Ridge and Thompson Hellgate speak to the dramatic topography of the region. The map reveals an intricate system of named gulches, including Kilgallon Gulch, Harris Gulch, and Never Sweat Gulch, which feed into primary watercourses like Avalanche Cr and Magpie Cr. This area is characterized by its absence of major settlements, instead showing a network of forest access routes like Magpie Gulch Rd and Hellgate Gulch Rd. The presence of the Frontage Trail and various creek-side tracks highlights the primitive transportation corridors that have long served this part of the Montana wilderness.