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2017 Map of Sheepshead Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sheepshead Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sheepshead Mtn stands as a prominent landmark within the Deerlodge National Forest, presiding over a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and historical mining paths. The topography is deeply incised by numerous gulches, including Placer Gulch, Buffalo Gulch, and Kit Carson Gulch, names that suggest the area's prospecting heritage. Water from these heights feeds into Lowland Cr and Bison Cr, while smaller features like Maney Lake and the Ice Pond provide specific points of interest for local geography.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain opens into Elk Park, where the transition from forest to more level ground is marked by roads such as Labelle Rd and Timberline Rd. This 2017 survey illustrates the modern configuration of forest service routes and traditional mountain passages like Kit Carson Rd, offering a detailed perspective on the watershed divide between the various forks and gulches of Jefferson County.