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2017 Map of Idaho Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Riverbend sits at a critical bend of the Clark Fork, where Interstate 90 and the historic Mullan Rd E parallel the river's path through the mountains. This 2017 survey highlights the area's infrastructure, including the Mineral County Airport and a network of Forest Service roads like Johnson Creek Rd and Siekrest Rd that penetrate the surrounding wilderness. The terrain is defined by deep drainages and ridges, such as Teddy Bear Ridge and the Ninemile Divide, which separates the drainages within the Lolo National Forest.

Numerous named gulches like Idaho Gulch, Berry Gulch, and Camp Four Gulch indicate a history of local land use and geographic identification. The presence of several smaller water bodies, including Lolo Creek and Trout Creek, illustrates the complex hydrology of the Bitterroot Range foothills. This map serves as a contemporary record of how transportation corridors and public lands coexist in this part of Montana.