2017 Map of Ousel Falls

About this map

Big Sky and the nearby Lower Basin serve as the primary human settlements in this mountain landscape near the boundary between Gallatin National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest. The 2017 terrain is defined by dramatic water features and high-altitude landmarks, most notably Ousel Falls and the S Fork W Fork Gallatin River. In the southern reaches, Cinnamon Mtn rises above the drainage of Buck Cr, while the Lizard Lakes sit quietly near the Madison County line. An intricate network of access roads and trails, such as Buck Ridge Trl and Towering Pines Rd, facilitates movement through the timbered slopes. The presence of the Ousel Falls Airport north of the river highlights the modern infrastructure supporting this recreation-focused Montana region.