2000 Map of Lone Indian Peak

About this map

Lone Indian Peak stands as the high point in this survey of the mountainous terrain south of Big Sky, where the headwaters of the Gallatin River carve a narrow corridor through the Gallatin National Forest. This era shows a landscape managed for both timber and wildlife, evidenced by the extensive Gallatin State Wildlife Management Area and the unique designation of the Petrified Forest along the eastern ridges. Along the valley floor, US Highway 191 follows the river's path, passing the Rainbow Ranch and the State Highway Department facility, which served as essential infrastructure for the region's increasing recreational and transit importance. A network of drainage systems including First Creek, Second Creek, Third Creek, and Fourth Creek descend from the high timberline toward the main river. These drainages, along with named ridges like Levinski Ridge and Blizzard Ridge, define the complex topography that surrounds the seasonal settlement at Lemondrop.