2020 Map of Sawmill Saddle

About this map

The Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide serves as the primary geographical spine of this high-altitude landscape, marking the boundary between Ravalli Co and Granite Co. This 2020 survey documents a section of the Northern Rockies where the Lolo National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Alder Cr and Rock Creek, which cut deep through the surrounding peaks. High points such as Many Horse Peak and Green Mtn provide significant landmarks for navigation within these protected lands. Evidence of human passage is found in the few forest access points like Miller Gulch Rd and the titular Sawmill Saddle, a strategic pass in the high country. The map also captures the headwaters of the Burnt Fork Bitterroot River, illustrating the vital water resources that flow from these mountains.