2020 Map of Sheep Mountain

About this map

The Little Belt Mountains dominate this high-country landscape within the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The map detail reveals a complex network of drainage and terrain features that define the Central Montana wilderness, from the heights of Sheep Mtn down to the grassy expanse of Horse Prairie. Travel through this area is traced by early access routes like Smith River Rd and Butte Creek Rd, which navigate the steep gradients between Rocky Ridge and the Bear Gulch drainage. Numerous waterways, including the prominent Sheep Cr and Cottonwood Cr, carve through the geology of the quadrangle. Significant topographical landmarks such as Elk Horn Pass and Sheep Creek Bar suggest the historical transit patterns of hunters and early forest rangers through these high-elevation ranges.