Loading map...

2017 Map of Koch Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Koch Peak and the high summits of the Madison Range dominate this 2017 survey of the borderlands between the Beaverhead National Forest and Gallatin National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its dramatic geologic formations, including the sharp profiles of Nutters Cathedral Peak, Taylor Peaks, and the Sawtooth Ridge. The drainage patterns here are complex, with headwaters like Shedhorn Cr and No Man Cr carving through the ridgelines.

Subalpine hydrology is a primary feature of the area, evidenced by high-elevation water bodies such as No Man Lake and Snake Lake. The survey also marks Taylor Falls along Taylor Cr, illustrating the steep vertical drops common in this part of Madison County. While devoid of permanent settlements, the map provides precise locations for named landmarks like Shedhorn Mtn and Woodward Mtn, which serve as vital orientation points for backcountry researchers.