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2017 Map of Mount Blackmore

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Blackmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain, where the peaks of the Gallatin Range reach their height at Mt Blackmore. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, from the high waters of Big Bear Lake and Moose Jaw Creek to the deep incisions of Wheeler Gulch and Orchid Gulch. Named summits including Alex Lowe Peak, Kinor Peak, and Amber Butte provide clear landmarks for identifying specific ridges and basins within this protected wilderness.

Transport and access are limited to rugged forest corridors such as Squaw Creek Rd and Orchid Gulch Rd, which follow the natural drainage patterns of Storm Castle Creek and Spring Creek. The map documents the intricate drainage network that feeds into larger systems, including S Cottonwood Creek and Swan Creek, illustrating the role of this high-elevation geography as a critical regional watershed.