2017 Map of Printz Ridge

About this map

Printz Ridge and the sharp peaks of Castle Crag define this high-elevation portion of the Bitterroot National Forest in Ravalli County. This 2017 topographic survey highlights a landscape dominated by steep glaciated basins and an extensive network of alpine lakes and drainages. Major water systems include Fred Burr Cr, which feeds the Fred Burr Reservoir, alongside Sheafman Cr and Blodgett Cr. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns that have carved the Bitterroot Mountains, including smaller basins holding Knaack Lake, Garrard Lake, and High Lake. This is a portrait of a wilderness area defined by its verticality and water resources, showing the surveyor’s record of the Montana high country in the early 21st century.