2011 Map of Mount Hebgen

About this map

Hebgen Lake dominates this Montana landscape, where the waters of the Madison Valley meet the rugged slopes of the Gallatin Range. In the early 21st century, the area around Horse Butte Peninsula and Rainbow Point reveals a recreation-oriented economy, anchored by the Rainbow Point Campground and local establishments like the Parade Rest Ranch. A network of Forest Service and local roads, including Whiskey Jug Rd and Horse Butte Lookout Rd, provides access to the shoreline and higher elevations like Mount Hebgen. Geologically, the presence of the Red Canyon Fault running north from Grayling underscores the seismic history of this region. The map also documents small settlements and essential services such as Lakeview and the Northside Rural Fire Dist, illustrating the permanent infrastructure supporting this high-altitude basin.