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2014 Map of Roy Gulch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Roy Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ponderosa Pines stands out as a focal point of development in this transition between the Gallatin and Broadwater county lines. The landscape is defined by the complex topography of the Horseshoe Hills, where water sources like Dunbar Springs, Townsend Spring, and Eastham Spring provided critical resources for early land use in a dry environment. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the course of Sixteenmile Cr as it cuts through the notable Sixteenmile Canyon, creating a natural corridor across the rugged terrain.

Transportation patterns are etched into the geography through a network of local roads such as Sage Brush Rd and Skyline Rd, while the numerous gulches—including Whiskey Gulch, Poison Hollow, and Chipmunk Gulch—reveal the intricate drainage systems that shape the local history. For genealogists and researchers, the inclusion of named locations like Ellison Flat and Lone Pine Gulch helps pinpoint exact landholdings in this part of Montana during the early 21st century.