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1988 Map of Knowles Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Knowles Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Taylor Peaks dominate this high-elevation landscape along the Madison and Gallatin county line during the late 1980s. This survey records a significant transition in land management and preservation, capturing the Lee Metcalf Wilderness as it overlaps portions of both the Beaverhead National Forest and Gallatin National Forest. The map is defined by extreme relief, featuring sharp ridgelines such as Sawtooth Ridge, No Man Ridge, and Tunnel Ridge, which converge near the prominence of Koch Peak.

Hydrological patterns are dictated by the steep topography, with drainages like Shedhorn Creek and Indian Creek carving through the mountains. Notable landmarks for backcountry navigation include Taylor Falls and the distinctively named The Wedge. High-altitude water bodies such as No Man Lake and Snake Lake are clustered beneath the peaks, while Raw Liver Creek feeds into the northern reaches of the quadrangle.