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2020 Map of Manger Park

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Manger Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Castle Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The map details a complex drainage system where the S Fork Smith River and Cottonwood Cr originate, carved between prominent summits such as Beartrap Peak and Wapiti Peak. Local geography is defined by the high plateau of Manger Park, a significant alpine opening accessed by the Ford Creek Rd.

Evidence of historical land use and transit is visible in features like the Castle Elk Connector trail and the labeling of Loweth along a stream bed, hinting at the area's grazing and mountain travel history. Numerous water sources, including Miller Spring and Warm Springs Cr, suggest the critical importance of reliable hydration for livestock and wildlife in this montane environment of Meagher County.