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1988 Map of Knowles Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Knowles Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, which was documented during the mid-1980s. The drainage of Mill Creek serves as a central artery for the region, where various recreational and ranching outposts like Snowy Range Ranch and Mill Creek Ranch are situated near the Wilderness Boundary. Evidence of small-scale resource extraction appears through the Barbara Ann Mine and a Strip Mine located near Flat DITCH in the northwestern corner.

High peaks and distinct geological formations, including Knowles Peak and the prominent Castle Rock, define the terrain. Local travel is marked by several named routes such as the Snowbank Trail and Sidehill Trail, which provide access to Snowbank Campground. The presence of Montanapolis Springs and the Bow and Arrow Ranch suggests a landscape utilized for both private holdings and public forest management during this era.