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2011 Map of Markle Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Markle Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Markle Pass and the surrounding terrain of Lake County are defined by a network of drainage systems and agricultural infrastructure. The Little Bitterroot River and its various tributaries, including Hot Springs Creek and Warm Springs Creek, anchor the local landscape. The presence of irrigation and water management is evident through features like Christensen Dam and Cross Dam, which support the rural homesteads connected by a grid of local routes such as Little Bitterroot Rd and Wilks Gulch Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Markle Cemetery and Hot Springs Airport significant landmarks for tracing community development in this part of Montana. The elevation rises toward Schmitz Mountain and dips through Wilks Gulch, illustrating the transition from river bottomlands to higher relief. The placement of Schmitz Lakes further highlights the natural hydrology of the area as it appeared in the early 21st century.