2017 Map of Hot Springs NE

About this map

Lonepine serves as a central reference point in this western Montana landscape where the plains meet the rising slopes of the Salish Mountains. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Little Bitterroot River, which winds through the valley floor, supported by several tributaries including Sullivan Cr and Dry Fork Cr. The presence of the Camas B Canal indicates the importance of managed water systems for the local agricultural community, while naming conventions like Rattlesnake Gulch and Garcon Gulch reflect the rugged topography that transitions from flat riverbed to high mountain ridges. Local transportation is grounded in a network of rural routes such as Hyre Rd and Garcon Gulch Rd, connecting isolated homesteads across the Lake and Sanders County line. This survey illustrates the spatial relationship between natural water sources and the grid-based development of the Montana interior during the early 21st century.