Loading map...

2011 Map of Mount Baldy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Baldy rises as a central landmark within this Lincoln County landscape, where the Yaak River snakes through the valley floor. The 2011 topography reveals a complex network of forest access including Natl Forest Develop Road 745 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 524 RD, which navigate the drainages of Hellroaring Creek and North Fork Meadow Creek. This modern survey documents the essential hydrological system of the northwestern Montana backcountry, featuring numerous named tributaries such as Sunday Creek, Sunshine Creek, and Spread Creek that feed into the primary river corridor.

Local landmarks such as Lucky Point and Lucky Gulch offer specific points of reference for those familiar with the terrain near Red Top Mountain. The presence of the Red Top Creek Campground near the confluence of Red Top Creek and the Yaak River indicates the recreational value of the area, while the absence of formal townships highlights the remote, preserved character of the national forest land during this era.