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2014 Map of Luke Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Luke Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Luke Mountain and White Rocks Mtn dominate the topography in this portion of Powell County, where the landscape is defined by the drainage systems feeding the Little Blackfoot River. The transportation corridor of US-12 follows the river valley, intersecting with infrastructure such as the Northern Pacific Railroad Overpass and the Little Blackfoot River Bridge. The presence of Shearing Plant Gulch suggests a history of livestock management in the area, while names like Homestead Gulch and George Gulch point to the legacy of early land claims and personal landmarks.

The northern reaches transition into the Avon Valley, with numerous named drainages such as Gimlet Cr and Sixmile Cr cutting through the terrain. To the south, Rocky Ridge and Castle Rock provide distinctive geological markers amidst a network of local roads and trails, including Beck Hill Rd and the Meade Creek Trl. This survey documents the intersection of modern highway travel with the older agricultural and railway routes that have long shaped this part of Montana.