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1996 Map of Mount Evans

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Mount Evans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of southwestern Montana, marking the rugged spine between the Deerlodge National Forest and the Beaverhead National Forest. This 1996 update, based on mid-century topography and 1990s imagery, details the pristine alpine environments within the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. Glacial activity is evident in the numerous tarns and basins, including Storm Lake and the Fourmile Basin Lakes tucked beneath peaks like Mount Evans and Mount Howe.

The hydrography of the region is complex, with headwaters for several major drainages forming here. The East Fork and Sullivan Creek carve deep valleys through the national forest lands, while the Philipsburg Deerlodge Rd provides one of the few improved access points into the northern reaches of the quadrangle near Nelson Gulch. The map serves as a vital record of wilderness boundaries and forest administration, such as the Deerlodge Wise River Ranger District during the late 20th century.