2017 Map of Pika Point

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where several distinct drainage basins converge at the meeting of Madison and Gallatin counties. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges and peaks including Boat Mtn, Wapiti Ridge, and Lookout Point, which divide a complex network of alpine lakes and creek headwaters. Of particular interest is the seasonal wetland and recreation area at Potamogeton Park, and the diverse cluster of named waters such as Axolotl Lake, Turquoise Lake, and Minnie Lake. The hydrology of the area feeds into systems like Beaver Cr and the Middle Fork Cabin Cr, illustrating the rugged verticality that separates basins like Carrot Basin and Sage Basin. Beaver Creek Rd provides the primary corridor through this wilderness environment as it appeared in 2017.