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2011 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jocko Valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and water in this section of Missoula County, where the Jocko River and Spring Creek converge. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the prominent peak of Saddle Mountain. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by the Nielson Ranch and a network of Forest Service and county roads that navigate the complex drainage systems.

Numerous tributaries, including Hewolf Creek, Mill Creek, and Burnt Point Creek, feed into the larger Valley Creek system. The map documents an intricate series of numbered access routes such as Valley Creek 1000 and Valley Creek 2300, which provide entry into the timbered uplands. Historical travel is reflected in the alignment of Old Dixon Rd, linking this area to neighboring settlements via the river valley.