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1987 Map of Saddle Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Saddle Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Ross Peak and Saddle Peak dominate this high-elevation segment of the Gallatin National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Bridger Range are mapped in detail. The topography is defined by sharp canyons such as Bostwick Canyon and Limestone Canyon, alongside high passes like Ross Pass. These natural features dictated the early recreational and resource development of the area, most notably seen in the established Bridger Bowl Ski Area and the isolated Spring Hill Pavilion to the west.

The 1980s landscape reveals a clear distinction between the steep, stream-cut western slopes and the branching water networks to the east, including the North Fork and Middle Fork of Brackett Creek. This survey records the proximity of leisure sites like the Brackett Creek Campground to the rugged peaks of Baldy Mountain and Bridger Peak, illustrating how the mountain geography served both as a barrier and a destination.