2020 Map of Richards Creek

About this map

Fir Ridge Cem and the adjacent Fir Ridge landmark sit near the boundary where Montana meets Wyoming, marking a high-elevation divide between public lands. The landscape is defined by the convergence of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park, with the vast Madison Valley opening to the west. A complex network of waterways, including Grayling Cr, Duck Cr, and Richards Cr, drains these slopes into the valley floor. US Highway 191 provides the primary corridor through this wilderness, shadowed by historical routes like the Gneiss Creek Trail. The presence of the cemetery and numerous forest roads, such as S Tepee Creek Rd and Cougar Creek Rd, suggests a history of remote land management and early mountain access in this border region.