2014 Map of Ousel Falls

About this map

Ousel Falls marks a focal point of this mountainous terrain in southwest Montana, where the waters of the S Fork W Fork Gallatin River and Michener Cr carve through high-elevation basins. The area is defined by the overlap of the Gallatin National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest, reflecting a landscape managed for wilderness and timber. A network of service roads, including Beaver Creek Rd and Michener Rd, provides access to the higher ridges, while the small Ousel Falls Airport sits at the northern edge. Significant terrain features include the prominence of Cinnamon Mtn and the alpine Lizard Lakes to the south. The mapping of multiple creek systems, such as First Yellow Mule Cr and Buck Cr, illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the Lower Basin and its surrounding peaks during this early 21st-century period.