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2024 Map of Roy Gulch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Roy Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Sixteenmile Creek carves through the northern reaches of this landscape, defining the deep corridor of Sixteenmile Canyon at the boundary of Broadwater and Gallatin counties. The area is characterized by a complex network of drainages and high ground, most notably the Horseshoe Hills to the south and the high-altitude Ellison Flat to the east. Modern residential development is concentrated at Ponderosa Pines, served by the Ponderosa Airport and a grid of rural roads like Skyline Rd and Round Pole Dr.

The terrain is punctuated by numerous named water sources, including Bullock Spring and Williams Spring, essential features in this arid gulch-dominated environment. Long-established tracks such as the Jeep Trl and Homestead Rd indicate a history of land use that follows the natural contours of Roy Gulch and Pole Gulch. This contemporary survey highlights the intersection of traditional Montana ranching landscapes with newer rural residential enclaves.