2020 Map of Mount Blackmore

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the northern Gallatin Range culminates in several prominent summits. The terrain is anchored by Mt Blackmore and Alex Lowe Peak in the east, while ridges such as Mica Ridge and Telephone Ridge extend through the central and western reaches. Water from high basins feeds a network of drainage systems, including Big Bear Cr and the winding Storm Castle Creek. The presence of Big Bear Lake and Lake Of The Pines underscores the glacial legacy of the area, providing critical reference points for backcountry researchers and outdoor historians. This mapping detail clarifies the complex drainage patterns of Swan Creek and the southern cottonwood system, tracing the paths of forest routes like Squaw Creek Rd as they navigate the steep elevation changes between Timber Butte and Orchid Gulch.