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2011 Map of Pretty Prairie

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pretty Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pretty Prairie and the surrounding wilderness of Lewis and Clark County are defined by the convergence of the South Fork Sun River and its numerous high-country tributaries. In the early 21st century, this area remains a landscape of seasonal outposts and vital water resources. The terrain is marked by distinctive landmarks such as Deadman Hill and the West Fork Licks, which indicate a natural environment relatively undisturbed by major development.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated at Camp Allan and the South Fork Campground near Straight Cr, suggesting the region's importance for backcountry recreation and forestry management. A network of drainages, including Wapiti Creek, Goat Creek, and Deer Creek, feeds into the main river system, while Bear Lake provides a notable high-altitude water body in the northwest. This 2011 survey documents the persistent character of the Montana wilderness before further modern infrastructure changes the remote drainage patterns.