2020 Map of Packsaddle Butte

About this map

Gallatin National Forest lands dominate the southern portion of this landscape, where the namesake Packsaddle Butte rises above a network of deep drainages. The topography is defined by the transition from high ridgelines down to the Yellowstone River in the northeast corner. This drainage system includes several named gulches and coulees, such as Overfelt Gulch and Bear Chip Coulee, which channel water toward larger arteries like Greycliff Cr and Bridger Cr. The map captures a high-elevation ranching and forestry environment where infrastructure is limited to primitive routes like Dee Burns Rd and W Bridger Creek Rd. The presence of the uniquely identified 01S15E22ACCC01 Spring and various creek branches like Log Cabin Cr highlight the critical role of water management in this Montana backcountry.