2020 Map of Pika Point

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Madison and Gallatin counties. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent divides and basins, most notably the Carrot Basin and its accompanying Carrot Basin Divide, which separate the drainages of Wapiti Creek and Sage Creek. The map documents a complex hydrological network of alpine lakes, including the uniquely named Axolotl Lake, Lomna Lake, and Turquoise Lake. Significant topographical features like Wapiti Ridge and Pika Point rise above the deep valleys of Sunlight Basin and Sage Basin. Human presence is minimal, marked primarily by the Kirkwood area in the southeast and an isolated Oil Well near Upper Sage Creek, indicating sparse resource extraction within the protected forest lands. The presence of Potamogeton Park and various creek systems like Red Cub and Timber Creek suggests a high-mountain environment preserved for wilderness and watershed values.