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2000 Map of Knowles Peak

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Knowles Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

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Gallatin National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Park County, where the transition from managed forest to the protected Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness defines the landscape. The Mill Creek drainage serves as the primary artery for human activity, hosting the Mill Creek Guard Station and several significant riparian properties including Bow and Arrow Ranch, Snowy Range Ranch, and Mill Creek Ranch.

Mineral interest is evident near the south-central heights at the Barbara Ann Mine, while numerous unnamed Prospect labels dot the western slopes of Green Mountain. This era of the late twentieth century shows a landscape balanced between backcountry recreation and established ranching, accessed via the Snowbank Trail and Sidehill Trail. Physical landmarks like Castle Rock and Knowles Peak dominate the skyline, overlooking a complex network of waterways such as West Fork Mill Creek and the Snowbank Ditch.