2024 Map of Horsehead Peak

About this map

Lolo National Forest dominates this section of the Northern Rockies, where the border between Missoula and Mineral counties follows the high ridgelines. The geography is defined by the Ninemile Divide, a prominent crest that dictates the flow of numerous drainages including Ninemile Creek, Burnt Fork Creek, and Devils Creek. This 2024 survey documents the modern forest management network, featuring a dense system of timber and access routes such as Upper Ninemile Rd and the Ninemile Divide Trl. These trails and roads navigate the steep elevation changes between summits like Horsehead Peak and Lookout Mtn. The map provides a contemporary view of this resource-rich landscape, preserving the nomenclature of smaller tributaries like Mattie V Creek and Queue Creek that have served as local landmarks for generations of woodsmen and foresters.