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1996 Map of Medicine Tree Hill

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Medicine Tree Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Clark Fork river valley serves as the primary corridor through this mountainous section of western Montana, cutting between the peaks of the Lolo National Forest. This 1990s survey captures the region's complex administrative and industrial landscape, where the forest is noted as being administered by Deerlodge National Forest south of the river. Small settlements and transit points like Nimrod and Bearmouth are situated along the valley floor, positioned near the river and the prominent Medicine Tree Hill.

The terrain is defined by steep ridges and numerous drainage systems, including Bateman Creek and Moyie Gulch. Higher elevations like Mount Baldy and Tyler Point overlook the valley, while signs of human activity are evident in the presence of a Pipeline and an Adit, indicating the area's history of resource extraction and infrastructure development. The map also delineates the Missoula and Granite County line, providing a clear view of the political geography of this mountain pass.