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2011 Map of Olson Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Olson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Olson Peak and Galusha Peak dominate the high terrain of Lewis and Clark County in this 2011 survey, marking a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems. The northern portion is carved by the North Fork Blackfoot River, while the southern reaches are fed by the East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River and its numerous tributaries. This area is characterized by high-elevation water bodies like Twin Lakes and Meadow Lake, which collect runoff from the surrounding slopes of Bugle Mountain and Red Ridge.

A network of mountain streams, including Mineral Creek, Camp Creek, and Lost Pony Creek, illustrates the intricate hydrology of the region. These waterways create a dense pattern of narrow valleys and ridges, such as Sourdough Creek and Scotty Creek on the eastern edge. The map captures the undisturbed natural state of this Montana backcountry, where elevation and water define the character of the land.