2011 Map of Sixmile Mountain

About this map

Sixmile Mountain dominates this Gallatin County landscape, serving as a high-elevation centerpiece for a complex network of seasonal drainages and rangeland. The 2011 survey documents a remote area defined by livestock operations and logging history, as evidenced by Koenig Ranch, Daniels Cow Camp, and the lower reaches of Sawmill Gulch. The hydrology of the area is characterized by ephemeral flows including Dry Creek, which is paralleled by Dry Creek Rd, and several distinct gulches such as Miners Gulch and Meyers Gulch. These features, along with Sixmile Creek and Paddys Run, illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the Montana backcountry. The road system is limited to primitive routes like Ridge Rd and Shaw Rd, reflecting the high-altitude, unpopulated nature of the terrain during the early 21st century.