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2011 Map of Sawmill Saddle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rock Creek flows through this mountainous region of Ravalli County, flanked by the Rock Creek Rd and numerous tributaries that define the rugged drainage system. The geography is characterized by several named gulches and saddles, including Miller Gulch, Tekoa Gulch, and the central Sawmill Saddle. These natural corridors have long dictated movement through the Bitterroot National Forest area, as seen in the placement of recreational sites like the Bitterroot Flat Campground.

Southern reaches of the map show the headwaters and high-elevation flows of the Burnt Fork Bitterroot River and Big Spring Creek. The intricate network of smaller streams, such as Hutsinpilar Creek and Arastra Creek, suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal runoff and historic timber or grazing activity. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Green Mountain, providing a comprehensive view of the terrain before more recent landscape changes.