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1995 Map of Rimrock Divide

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Rimrock Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Rimrock Divide forms the high-altitude spine of this survey, where the Lewis and Clark National Forest meets the Gallatin National Forest in Meagher County. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Crazy Mountains, including the Box Canyon Fork and Sawmill Creek. While the higher elevations are marked by features like Bald Ridge and The Reefs, the lower slopes reveal a history of ranching and early timber extraction.

Evidence of former habitation is scattered throughout the drainages, notably at the Hoyem Homestead, Hereim Homestead, and the Bill Bracket Place. The presence of The Rimrock Sawmill near Glenns Cabin highlights the area's utilitarian past. These sites, often located near a Spring or mountain run, provide researchers with a clear record of where early residents attempted to establish permanent settlements in this high-country environment.