2011 Map of Lincoln Mountain

About this map

Lincoln Mountain anchors this high-elevation landscape in Gallatin County, where the alpine terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Taylor Creek and Wapiti Creek. The map documents a blend of backcountry infrastructure and recreation, featuring the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch and its associated Nine Quarter Circle Ranch Airport. To the north, evidence of regional resource extraction is noted at the Almart/Walton Mine near the headwaters of Meadow Creek. The hydrography of the area is distinct, marked by the Albino Dam at Albino Lake and the high-altitude Lizard Lakes. A single primary corridor, Taylor Fork Rd, provides access through the valley, passing the Eldridge Cabin and several smaller tributaries like Eldridge Creek and Deadhorse Creek. This survey captures the character of the Montana wilderness as it was managed and inhabited in the early twenty-first century.