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2024 Map of Melton Ranch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Melton Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Little Bitterroot River winds through this high-country landscape where the southern reaches of the Salish Mountains meet the foothills of the Cabinet Mountains. This transition zone is defined by dramatic elevation changes, featuring deep drainage systems like Wilcox Draw, Davenport Draw, and the aptly named Racehorse Gulch. The map reveals a network of high-altitude basins, including the notable Ferry Basin and several managed basin areas such as Ferry Crossing Basin 1000.

Resource access and land management are evidenced by the sparse road network, including Melton Rd and Anderson Rd, which provide passage through the complex terrain. The presence of Whiskey Creek and its associated Whiskey Trl suggests a history of localized movement through these mountain passes. This survey provides a modern snapshot of the Sanders and Lake County line as it follows the ridge tops and valley floors of western Montana.