2011 Map of Scratchgravel Hills

About this map

The Scratchgravel Hills rise above the northwestern edge of Montana's capital, defining a landscape shaped by both military history and modern residential growth. This 2011 survey captures the significant presence of Fort Harrison, including its Fort Harrison Post Office and the adjacent Fort Harrison Army Air Field. The map records a dense cluster of burial grounds and community facilities along the eastern corridor, such as Forest Vale Cemetery and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery. These landmarks, along with the Helena Valley Canal and Tenmile Creek, illustrate the complex management of water and land use near settlements like Evergreen Court and Iron. The terrain is marked by numerous named drainages including Butcherknife Gulch, Sawmill Gulch, and Iowa Gulch, which suggest the area's historical mining and timber extraction activities.