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1971 Map of Monument Peak

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Monument Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Meagher County, dominated by the prominent summit of Monument Peak. A Lookout Tower sits atop the peak, overlooking a network of steep drainages including Tenderfoot Creek and Eagle Creek. The terrain is characterized by named ridges and peaks such as Rimrock Ridge, Woods Mountain, and the curiously named Mount Vesuvius.

Remote movement through the area is defined by a system of primitive routes, including several segments of Pack Trail and a Jeep Trail winding through the Taylor Hills. High meadows and open spaces like Reynolds Park provide relief from the timbered slopes. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous tributaries such as Devils Creek, Fisher Creek, and the South Fork Tenderfoot Creek carving through the mountain front, illustrating the area's role as a vital watershed within the national forest system during the early 1970s.