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1997 Map of Lincoln Gulch

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Lincoln Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Mount Haggin anchors this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Deer Lodge and Silver Bow counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages, including Twelvemile Creek, California Creek, and French Creek, which flow through the extensive State Wildlife Management Area. This 1997 revision highlights the enduring presence of family-held ranching outposts such as Mule Ranch and the Furgeson Ranch, positioned where the steep gulches meet more level terrain.

To the south, the Beaverhead National Forest encompasses landmarks like Bear Mountain and the high meadow of Lincoln Park. The hydrological pattern is particularly distinct, showing the transition from mountain creeks to the larger Wise River and the sweeping bend of the Big Hole River. This survey documents a wilderness landscape shaped by public forest management and a handful of legacy ranching operations in the late twentieth century.