Hilgard Peak and its surrounding high-elevation wilderness dominate this 2011 survey, revealing a landscape defined by sharp summits and a dense network of glacial lakes. The topography centers on the Hilgard Basin, a high alpine cradle that feeds numerous water bodies including Thunderbolt Lake, Comet Lake, and the evocatively named Blue Paradise Lake. This area serves as a primary headwater for the region, with the North Fork Hilgard Creek and South Fork Hilgard Creek collecting snowmelt from the slopes of Sentinel Peak and Dutchman Peak.
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1888 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Cliff Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Hebgen Dam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Cameron
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Sphinx Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000