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2020 Map of Skalkaho Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bitterroot-Rock Creek Divide serves as the primary topographical and administrative spine of this high-elevation Montana landscape, marking the boundary between Bitterroot National Forest and Deerlodge National Forest. The map centers on Skalkaho Pass, where Skalkaho-Rye Rd 75 traverses the crest. This pass is a vital historical and modern connection between the Bitterroot Valley and the Rock Creek drainage, providing a window into the remote forest management and recreation of the early 21st century.

A complex network of drainages flows away from the divide, including Daly Cr to the west and the headwaters of the W Fork Rock Cr and N Fork Rock Cr to the east. Notable landmarks like Signal Rock and Mud Lake provide fixed points for navigation in this heavily forested area. The map also documents the interface of Ravalli and Granite counties, following the high ridges that separate these two historic regions.