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2017 Map of Oliver Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salish Mountains dominate this high-country landscape, where the Little Bitterroot River winds southward through a high valley. This 2017 survey captures a remote section of the Montana wilderness, defined by its complex network of seasonal water sources and geographic landmarks. Important hydrologic features like Sullivan Spring and Magpie Spring provide vital water points in an area carved by erosion, most notably seen in the depths of Oliver Gulch and Big Gulch. To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Oliver Point, a prominent overlook that provides a commanding view of the surrounding drainage basins.

Transportation through this high-altitude terrain is limited to primitive routes such as Sagebrush Flats Trl and unpaved service ways like Oliver Gulch Rd and Big Bend Rd. The map also documents the political geography of the region, marking the boundary line between Lake Co and Sanders Co. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the drainage patterns of the Little Bitterroot watershed before modern development and for identifying specific terrain features used by ranchers and outdoorsmen in this corner of Montana.