2014 Map of Pika Point

About this map

The Gallatin National Forest high country dominates this 2014 survey, revealing a landscape defined by complex hydrologic networks and high-elevation basins. Straddling the border between Madison and Gallatin counties, the terrain is punctuated by significant peaks such as Apex Point, Pika Point, and Boat Mtn. The drainage patterns are particularly intricate, with Beaver Cr and Sage Cr carving through the mountain blocks. Several alpine lakes, including the distinctively named Axolotl Lake, Minnie Lake, and Turquoise Lake, sit within protected catchments like Sage Basin and Carrot Basin. This map captures the wilderness character of the region, showcasing the remote reaches of the Madison Range before any significant modern development altered these headwaters. Notable landmarks like Potamogeton Park and Skyline Ridge offer clear points of orientation for those studying the physical geography of southwest Montana.