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2017 Map of Highwood Baldy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Highwood Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Highwood Mountains dominate this central Montana landscape at the convergence of Cascade, Chouteau, and Judith Basin counties. Significant peaks such as Highwood Baldy and Pinewood Peak anchor the high country within the Lewis & Clark National Forest, while the surrounding terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage coulees including Wildcat Coulee and Grouse Coulee.

Lower elevations show signs of ranching and early settlement history along the creek beds. The Big Willow Cem sits near Big Willow Creek, marking a local point of genealogical interest. Local transport is defined by narrow routes like Upper Highwood Creek Rd and Willow Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. Multiple forks of the Little Belt Creek drain the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex hydrography of this high-elevation region.