2017 Map of Hyde Creek

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest and Flathead National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape along the Continental Divide. The complex topography is anchored by prominent summits like Mt Pablo and Mt Baldy, with the massive forms of Two Medicine Ridge and Lubec Ridge defining the drainage patterns. This map documents a critical hydrologic intersection where headwaters such as the S Fork Two Medicine River and the N Badger Cr originate. The network of backcountry routes, including the humorously named Palookaville Trl and the remote Hughes Trl, illustrates the historical access points into this wilderness. Waters collected at Dog Gun Lake and various coulees, like Mettler Coulee, feed the intricate stream systems that carve through the mountain passes, highlighting the area's role as a primary watershed for the region.