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2020 Map of Sawtooth Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sawtooth Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses much of this landscape, where the jagged elevations of the Sawtooth Range meet a complex system of water management. The northern boundary is defined by the Sun River and the critical infrastructure of the Pishkun Canal and Willow Cr Feeder Canal, reflecting the region's reliance on irrigation and water diversion. These engineered waterways contrast with the natural drainages of Hannan Gulch and Norwegian Gulch that carve through the high country.

Evidence of historical access and land use is found in the network of trails and primitive roads, including the Home Gulch-Lime Gulch route and the Red Lake Stock trail. Topographical landmarks like Sugar Loaf, Roost Hill, and the prominent Sawtooth Ridge serve as primary navigational anchors. From the open expanses of Agropyron Flats to the secluded Beaver Basin, the map illustrates a rugged Montana territory managed for both its natural resources and its watershed value.