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2017 Map of Nez Perce Hollow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rochester stands at the northeastern edge of this Madison County landscape, where the headwaters of Rochester Cr flow through the highlands. This high-altitude terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising toward the prominent peak of McCartney Mtn in the west. The drainage patterns of Nez Perce Cr and McCartney Cr carve through the mountain slopes, creating a series of deep recesses including Timber Canyon, Reservoir Gulch, and the namesake Nez Perce Hollow.

Evidence of historical activity is found at the Rochester Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical interest in this part of Montana. The map documents vital water sources such as Miller Spring and Reservoir Spring, which were likely essential for early ranching or mining efforts in this arid, high-country environment. Navigation through these hills is primarily facilitated by the Melrose-Twin Bridges Co Rd, which traverses the central basins and connects the various gulches and hollows.