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1988 Map of Hidden Lake

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Hidden Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Lee Metcalf Wilderness and Gallatin National Forest dominate this mountain landscape during the late 1980s. The topography is defined by the Gallatin River corridor, which flows north through the center of the sheet, flanked by the Spanish Peaks and Levinski Ridge. Historically significant crossing points like Jack Smith Bridge and Highs Bridge provided essential access across the river for travelers and forest managers.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at the Karat Ranch and recreational sites such as Swan Creek Campground and Greek Creek Campground. High-elevation water bodies like Lava Lake and the eponymous Hidden Lake are accessible only by a network of Pack Trails, illustrating a region managed for conservation and wilderness preservation. This survey also shows the Gallatin State Wildlife Management Area in the southwest corner, highlighting the area's role in regional habitat protection.