2024 Map of Quigg Peak

About this map

Quigg Peak stands as the literal and topographic center of this section of the Lolo National Forest in Granite County. The landscape is defined by the sharp vertical relief of the Sapphire Mountains, where high points like Green Mtn and Hogback Point overlook a complex network of steep drainages including Martin Gulch and Colfax Gulch. The hydrology is centered on Rock Creek, which runs alongside Rock Creek Road, providing a primary artery for movement through the otherwise roadless interior of the forest. The ridge-and-gulch pattern is strikingly evident here, with major landforms like Big Hogback Ridge and Little Hogback Ridge separating the various tributaries of Cougar Creek and Butte Cabin Creek. This map captures a pristine wilderness area where the human footprint is limited to backcountry routes like the Quigg Peak Trail and the Hogback Ridge Trail, illustrating the conservation of the high-country terrain in the 21st century.